System Manual

Chapter 1. Important safety information

• Always store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct

heat sources.

• Remove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use.

• Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or

their packaging.

• Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or

damaged discs.

 Laser compliance statement

Some personal computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD or

DVD drive. CD and DVD drives are also sold separately as options. CD and

DVD drives are laser products. The drive's classification label (shown below)

is on the surface of the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Example of the label

These drives are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the

Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations

(DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, these

drives are certified to conform to the requirements of the International

Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60

825-1 and CENELEC EN 60825-1 for

Class 1 laser products.

Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The design of the laser

system and the optical storage drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser

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