Owner manual

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Getting Started
Adaptec Easy CD Creator Standard Edition
Stock Number: 511446-00, Rev. A Page: 2-5
Print Spec Number: 496513-00 Inside Text: 496512-00
Current Date: 5/8/98 First Draft
Obtaining Blank CDs
You can obtain blank CDs where you purchased your CD-R or
CD-RW drive or at local computer retailers. Refer to your CD
recorder’s manufacturer for recommended CD brands.
Also, if you are planning to use CD-RW discs, please see About CD-
Recordable and CD-ReWritable Technology on page 1-5 for information
about CD-RW discs.
Care and Handling of Recordable CDs
Follow these general guidelines when handling CD-Recordable and
CD-ReWritable discs:
■ Do not expose CDs to sun or other strong light for long periods.
Also try to avoid high heat and humidity.
■ Handle CDs carefully to avoid scratching them, especially on
the top (label) side which has only a thin layer of lacquer pro-
tecting the writing surface.
■ Do not use alcohol-based pens to write on CDs—the ink may
eventually eat through the top lacquer-surface and damage
your data.
■ Do not use ball point pens to write on CDs— you may scratch
through the lacquer and damage your data.
■ Use felt-tip pens to write on CDs
■ Use only CD labels that are expressly designed for recordable
CDs.
■ Store and ship CDs in their jewel cases or other protective
containers.
■ Do not stack CDs together—they may stick to each other, caus-
ing parts of the reflective surface to peel off.
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