User`s guide

Precautions for Handling CD-ROM Disks Appendix F - Caring for Diskettes and CDs
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Don’t smoke in the same room where diskettes are used or stored.
Particles from cigarette smoke are large enough to scratch the surface of
the disk.
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Store diskettes in a dry, dust-free environment.
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ARNING
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Never turn off or reset the TREK 2 while the FDD LED is on. Always store
your diskettes in a dry, clean container, to protect them from the
environment and magnetic fields.
Precautions for Handling
CD-ROM Disks
Keep these precautions in mind when handling CD-ROM disks.
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Always hold the disc by the edges, avoid touching the surface of the disk.
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Use a clean, dry, cloth to remove dust, smudges, or fingerprints. Wipe from
the center outward.
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Do not write on the surface of the disk.
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Extremes in temperature may damage disks. Store discs in a cool dry
place.
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Do not use benzene, thinners, or cleaners with detergent. Only use CD-
ROM cleaning kits.
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Do not bend or drop the disks.
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Do not place objects on top of disks.
Loading and Removing a Disc
To play a CD disc, follow the instructions listed below.
1. Push the CD-ROM Eject button on the CD drive door, found on the front of the
computer. Gently pull the tray all the way out.
2. Carefully lift the CD-ROM by the edges and make sure the shiny surface is
face down (the side with no writing on it).
3. Carefully insert the CD-ROM onto the tray. Push the CD-ROM down gently so
that it snaps onto the center ring.
4. Push the tray back into the drive.