Lenovo J100 User manual

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Lenovo 3000 J Series
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Important safety information
Warranty and other notices
Computer setup
Software recovery
Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Help and Service
IBM Lotus software offer

Lenovo 3000 JSeries

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the
following:
v“Important safety information” on page v
vAppendix C, “Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty,” on page 33
vAppendix D, “Notices,” on page 61
First Edition (December 2005)
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Contents
Important safety information ................v
Conditions that require immediate action.............v
General safety guidelines ..................vi
Additional safety information ................xi
Lithium battery notice ...................xi
Modem safety information .................xii
Laser compliance statement .................xii
Power supply statement .................. xiii
Additional help.....................xv
Chapter 1. Arranging your workspace .............1
Comfort ........................1
Chapter 2. Setting up your computer .............3
Turning on power ....................7
Finishing the software installation ...............7
Completing important tasks .................7
Updating your operating system................8
Installing other operating systems ...............8
Updating your antivirus software ...............8
Starting the Setup Utility ..................8
Shutting down the computer .................9
Recording your computer information ..............9
Chapter 3. Recovering software ...............11
Creating and using product recovery discs ............11
Backup and recovery ...................12
Using the rescue and recovery workspace ............13
Solving recovery problems .................15
Creating and using rescue media ...............16
Creating and using aRecovery Repair diskette ..........16
Recovering or installing device drivers .............17
Setting arescue device in the startup sequence ..........18
Chapter 4. Getting information, help, and service.........19
Getting information ...................19
Getting help and service ..................19
Purchasing additional services ................21
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics ..........23
Basic troubleshooting ...................23
©Lenovo 2005. Portions ©IBM Corp. 2005. iii

PC Doctor for DOS Diagnostics................25
Appendix A. IBM Lotus Software Offer ............27
About IBM Lotus Notes ..................27
About IBM Lotus SmartSuite ................27
Customer Support ....................27
International License Agreement ...............28
Proof of Entitlement ...................28
Purchasing Upgrades, Additional Licenses, and Technical Support ....28
To order aCD .....................28
Appendix B. Customer Replacement Units (CRUs) ........31
Appendix C. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty........33
Part 1-General Terms...................33
Part 2-Country-unique Terms ................37
Part 3-Warranty Information ................50
Guarantee supplement for Mexico ...............58
Appendix D. Notices ...................61
Television output notice ..................62
Trademarks ......................62
Electronic emissions notices .................63
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity 63
Industry Canada Class Bemission compliance statement .......64
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .......64
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and telephone company
requirements .....................64
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Table des matières
Avis aux lecteurs canadiens
Consignes de sécurité
Conditions qui nécessitent une action immédiate
Consignes générales de sécurité
Autres consignes de sécurité
Pile au lithium
Informations relatives au modem
Conformité aux normes relatives aux appareils àlaser
Instruction concernant le bloc d’alimentation
Aide supplémentaire
Chapitre 1. Organisation de l’espace de travail .........71
Confort .......................71
Chapitre 2. Installation de l’ordinateur ............73
Mise sous tension....................77
Fin de l’installation ...................77
Tâches importantes àeffectuer ...............77
Mise àjour de votresystème d’exploitation ...........78
Installation d’autres systèmes d’exploitation ...........78
Mise àjour de votrelogiciel antivirus .............78
Lancement de l’utilitairede configuration............79
Arrêt de l’ordinateur...................79
Tableau d’informations ..................79
Chapitre 3. Récupération de logiciels .............81
Création et utilisation de disques de récupération .........81
Sauvegarde et récupération .................83
Utilisation de l’espace de travail Rescue and Recovery ........84
Résolution des incidents de récupération ............86
Création et utilisation d’un support de récupération d’urgence .....87
Création et utilisation d’une disquette de réparation.........87
Récupération ou installation de pilotes de périphérique........88
Configuration d’une unité de récupération d’urgence dans la séquence
d’amorçage .....................89
Chapitre 4. Assistance technique ..............91
Informations ......................91
Services d’assistance ...................91
Services complémentaires..................94
©Lenovo 2005. Portions ©IBM Corp. 2005.

Chapitre 5. Résolution des incidents et outils de diagnostic .....95
Résolution des incidents -Procédures de base ...........95
PC Doctor for DOS Diagnostics................97
Annexe A. Offre de logiciels IBM Lotus ............99
Apropos d’IBM Lotus Notes ................99
Apropos d’IBM Lotus SmartSuite ...............99
Service clientèle ....................100
Conditions Internationales d’Utilisation des Logiciels IBM ......100
Autorisation d’Utilisation du Logiciel.............100
Achat de mises àjour,de licences supplémentaires et de support technique 100
Pour commander un CD .................101
Annexe B. Unités remplaçables par l’utilisateur (CRU) ......103
Annexe C. Déclaration de Garantie Lenovo ..........105
Chapitre1-Dispositions générales .............105
Chapitre2-Dispositions nationales particulières .........109
CHAPITRE 3-Informations relatives àla Garantie ........124
Annexe àla Garantie pour le Mexique ............132
Annexe D. Remarques .................135
Consigne relative àla sortie télévision ............136
Marques ......................136
Bruits radioélectriques ..................137
Déclaration de conformité de la Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) ......................137
Avis de conformité àla réglementation d’Industrie Canada pour la classe B138
Avis de conformité àla directive de l’Union Européenne ......138
Recommandations de la Federal Communications Commission (FCC) et des
entreprises de télécommunications [Etats Unis] ........139
Aide-mémoire

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Situationen, die sofortige Maßnahmen erfordern
Allgemeine Sicherheitsrichtlinien
Zusätzliche Sicherheitshinweise
Hinweis zur Lithiumbatterie
Sicherheitshinweise zu Modems
Lasersicherheit
Hinweise zu Netzteilen
Weiterführende Hilfe
Kapitel 1. Arbeitsplatz einrichten ..............151
Ergonomie ......................151
Kapitel 2. Computer in Betrieb nehmen ...........155
Computer einschalten ...................160
Softwareinstallation abschließen ...............160
Wichtige Aufgaben ....................161
Betriebssystem aktualisieren .................161
AndereBetriebssysteme installieren ..............162
Antivirensoftwareaktualisieren................162
Konfigurationsdienstprogramm starten .............162
Systemabschluss durchführen ................163
Computerdaten notieren ..................163
Kapitel 3. Software wiederherstellen .............165
Datenträger zur Produktwiederherstellung erstellen und verwenden ...166
Sicherung und Wiederherstellung ...............167
Arbeitsbereich von Rescue and Recovery verwenden ........168
Fehler bei der Wiederherstellung beheben ............170
Wiederherstellungsdatenträger erstellen und verwenden .......171
Diskette für die Wiederherstellung erstellen und verwenden ......172
Einheitentreiber wiederherstellen oder installieren .........173
Einheit zur Wiederherstellung in der Startreihenfolge definieren .....174
Kapitel 4. Informationen, Hilfe und Service anfordern .......175
Informationen anfordern ..................175
Hilfe und Service anfordern .................175
Zusätzliche Services bestellen ................178
Kapitel 5. Fehlerbehebung und Diagnoseprogramme .......179
Grundlegende Fehlerbehebung ................179
©Lenovo 2005. Portions ©IBM Corp. 2005.

PC Doctor for DOS Diagnostics................181
Anhang A. IBM Lotus Software-Angebot ............183
Informationen zu IBM Lotus Notes ..............183
Informationen zu IBM Lotus SmartSuite .............183
Kundenunterstützung ...................184
Internationale Lizenzvereinbarung...............184
Berechtigungsnachweis ..................184
Erwerb von Upgrades, zusätzlichen Lizenzen und technischer Unterstüt-
zung ........................184
Bestellen einer CD ....................184
Anhang B. CRUs (Customer Replacement Units -durch den Kunden
austauschbare Funktionseinheiten).............187
Anhang C. Lenovo Gewährleistung..............189
Teil 1-Allgemeine Bestimmungen...............189
Teil 2-Länderspezifische Bestimmungen ............193
Teil 3-Gewährleistungsinformationen .............199
Ergänzung zu den Gewährleistungsbestimmungen für Mexiko .....198
Anhang D. Bemerkungen .................221
Hinweise zur TV-Ausgabe .................222
Marken........................222
Hinweise zur elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit .........223
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity 223
Industry Canada Class Bemission compliance statement .......224
EU-Richtlinie zur elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit ........224
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and telephone company
requirements .....................224
Kurzübersicht

Indice
Informazioni importanti sulla sicurezza
Condizioni che richiedono un intervento immediato
Linee guida generali per la sicurezza
Ulteriori informazioni sulla sicurezza
Batteria al litio
Informazioni sulla sicurezza del modem
Dichiarazione di conformità relativa al laser
Dichiarazione relativa all’alimentatore
Ulteriori informazioni
Capitolo 1. Organizzazione dell’area di lavoro .........231
Organizzazione ottimale .................231
Capitolo 2. Installazione del computer ............235
Accensione ......................239
Completamento dell’installazione del software..........239
Attività importanti ...................239
Aggiornamento del sistema operativo .............240
Installazione di altri sistemi operativi..............240
Aggiornamento del softwareantivirus .............240
Avvio del programma Setup Utility ..............241
Spegnimento del computer .................241
Registrazione delle informazioni del computer...........241
Capitolo 3. Ripristino del software ..............243
Creazione eutilizzo dei dischi di ripristino del prodotto .......243
Copie di backup eripristino .................245
Utilizzo dell’area di lavorodi Rescue and Recovery .........246
Soluzioni relative ai problemi di ripristino ............247
Creazione eutilizzo di un supporto di ripristino ..........248
Creazione eutilizzo del minidisco di ripristino ..........249
Ripristino oinstallazione dei driver di periferica ..........249
Impostazione di una periferica di ripristino nella sequenza di avvio ...250
Capitolo 4. Richiesta di informazioni, supporto eassistenza.....253
Come ottenerele informazioni ................253
Come ottenereaiuto eassistenza ...............253
Acquisto di altri servizi ..................255
Capitolo 5. Risoluzione dei problemi eprogrammi di diagnostica ...257
Risoluzione dei problemi basilari ...............257
©Lenovo 2005. Portions ©IBM Corp. 2005.

Programma PC Doctor for DOS Diagnostics ...........259
Appendice A. IBM Lotus Software Offer ............261
About IBM Lotus Notes ..................261
Informazioni su IBM Lotus SmartSuite .............261
Assistenza clienti ....................261
Accordo di licenza internazionale ...............262
Prova di certificazione ...................262
Aggiornamenti, licenze aggiuntive esupporto tecnico ........262
Per ordinareun CD....................262
Appendice B. CRU (Customer Replacement Unit).........265
Appendice C. Dichiarazione di garanzia limitata Lenovo ......267
Parte 1-Condizioni generali ................267
Parte 2-Condizioni specifiche ................271
Parte 3-Informazioni sulla garanzia ..............285
Guarantee supplement for Mexico ...............293
Appendice D. Informazioni particolari .............295
Informazioni particolari sull’uscita TV .............296
Marchi ........................296
Informazioni sulle emissioni elettromagnetiche ..........297
Dichiarazione di conformità FCC (Federal Communications Commission) 297
Dichiarazione di conformità industriale delle emissioni di Classe Bper il
Canada .......................298
Dichiarazione di conformità per la comunità europea ........298
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and telephone company
requirements .....................298
Guida di riferimento rapido

Inhoudsopgave
Belangrijke veiligheidsinformatie
Situaties waarin onmiddellijk handelen vereist is
Algemene veiligheidsrichtlijnen
Aanvullende veiligheidsvoorschriften
Kennisgeving lithiumbatterij
Veiligheidsvoorschriften voor de modem
Verklaring van conformiteit met laserrichtlijnen
Kennisgeving voedingseenheid
Aanvullende hulp
Hoofdstuk 1. De werkplek inrichten .............311
Comfort .......................311
Hoofdstuk 2. De computer installeren ............313
De computer aanzetten ..................317
De installatie van de softwarevoltooien ............317
Belangrijk om te doen ..................317
Het besturingssysteem bijwerken ..............318
Anderebesturingssystemen installeren.............318
Antivirussoftwarebijwerken ................318
Het programma Setup Utility starten .............318
De computer afsluiten ..................319
Computergegevens noteren ................319
Hoofdstuk 3. Software herstellen ..............321
Herstelschijven maken en gebruiken ..............321
Backup en herstel ....................322
Het werkgebied van Rescue and Recovery gebruiken ........323
Herstelproblemen oplossen .................325
Noodherstelmedia maken en gebruiken .............326
Een Reparatiediskette maken en gebruiken ............326
Stuurprogramma’s installeren of herstellen ............327
Een herstelapparaat in de opstartvolgorde opgeven .........328
Hoofdstuk 4. Informatie, hulp en service ............329
Informatie opvragen ...................329
Informatie over hulp en service................329
Extra services aanschaffen .................331
Hoofdstuk 5. Diagnose en probleemoplossing..........333
Elementaireprobleemoplossing ................333
©Lenovo 2005. Portions ©IBM Corp. 2005.

PC Doctor for DOS Diagnostics................335
Bijlage A. Software-aanbod van IBM Lotus ...........337
Over IBM Lotus Notes...................337
Over IBM Lotus SmartSuite .................337
Klantenondersteuning ...................337
Internationale licentieovereenkomst ..............338
Bewijs van Gebruiksrecht..................338
Aankoop van upgrades, aanvullende licenties en technische ondersteuning 338
Een CD bestellen ....................338
Bijlage B. Door de klant vervangbare onderdelen (CRU’s)......341
Bijlage C. Lenovo Garantieverklaring .............343
Deel 1-Algemene voorwaarden ...............343
Deel 2-Landspecifieke voorwaarden..............347
Deel 3-Garantie-informatie .................362
Garantiesupplement voor Mexico ...............370
Bijlage D. Kennisgevingen.................373
Kennisgeving televisieuitvoer ................374
Handelsmerken .....................374
Elektronische emissie ...................375
Verklaring van de Federal Communications Commission (FCC) .....375
Industry Canada: Verklaring van conformiteit met Klasse B......376
Verklaring van conformiteit met EU-richtlijnen ..........376
Vereisten van de Federal Communications Commission (FCC) en telefoon-
maatschappijen ....................377
Naslagboekje

Important safety information
Note
Please read important safety information first.
This information can help you safely use your desktop or notebook personal
computer. Follow and retain all information included with your computer. The
information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase
agreement or the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty.
Customer safety is important. Our products are developed to be safe and
effective. However, personal computers are electronic devices. Power cords,
power adapters, and other features can create potential safety risks that can
result in physical injury or property damage, especially if misused. To reduce
these risks, follow the instructions included with your product, observe all
warnings on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the
information included in this document carefully. By carefully following the
information contained in this document and provided with your product, you
can help protect yourself from hazards and create asafer computer work
environment.
Note: This information includes references to power adapters and batteries. In
addition to notebook computers, some products (such as speakers and
monitors) ship with external power adapters. If you have such a
product, this information applies to your product. In addition, your
computer product may contain acoin-sized internal battery that
provides power to your system clock even when the machine is
unplugged, so the battery safety information applies to all computers.
Conditions that require immediate action
Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product
damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it
has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer.
As with any electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it is
turned on. On very rare occasions, you might notice an odor or see apuff of
smoke or sparks vent from your machine. Or you might hear sounds like
popping, cracking or hissing. These conditions might merely mean that an
internal electronic component has failed in asafe and controlled manner. Or,
they might indicate apotential safety issue. However, do not take risks or
attempt to diagnose the situation yourself.
©Lenovo 2005. Portions ©IBM Corp. 2005. v

Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or
signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a
component, do not use the product. Contact the Customer Support Center or
the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and
have it repaired, if necessary. For alist of Service and Support phone
numbers, see [INSERT XREF TO ″WORLDWIDE TELEPHONE LIST.″(For
QR only)]
In the unlikely event that you notice any of the conditions listed below, or if
you have any safety concerns with your product, stop using the product and
unplug it from the power source and telecommunication lines until you can
speak to the Customer Support Center for further guidance. See [INSERT
XREF TO ″INFORMATION RESOURCES″SECTION IN THE ″OVERVIEW″
CHAPTER (For UG only)] for more information.
vPower cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cords, surge protectors, or
power supplies that are cracked, broken or damaged.
vSigns of overheating, smoke, sparks or fire.
vDamage to abattery (such as cracks, dents, creases), discharge from a
battery, or abuildup of foreign substances on the battery.
vAcracking, hissing or popping sound, or strong odor that comes from the
product.
vSigns that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer
product, the power cord or power adapter.
vThe computer product, the power cord or power adapter has been exposed
to water.
vThe product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
vThe product does not operate normally when you follow the operating
instructions.
Note: If you notice these conditions with aproduct (such as an extension cord)
that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that product until
you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or
until you get asuitable replacement.
General safety guidelines
Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and
property damage.
Service
Do not attempt to service aproduct yourself unless instructed to do so by the
Customer Support Center. Use only aservice provider who is approved to
repair your particular product.
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Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts
are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo
expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with
instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts.
You must closely follow all instructions when performing such
replacements. Always make sure that the power is turned off and that
the product is unplugged from any power source before you attempt the
replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the
Customer Support Center.
Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has
been disconnected, the following warnings are required for proper UL
certification.
Danger
Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
Attention
Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to
five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover.
Power cords and power adapters
Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product
manufacturer.
Never wrap apower cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing so
can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. This
can present asafety hazard.
Important safety information vii

Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or
pinched by objects.
Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave
your cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are
cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause ashort circuit, particularly if
the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also cause
gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals
on the adapter which can eventually result in overheating.
Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure
that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into
receptacles.
Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins
and/or shows signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input
or anywhere on the power adapter.
Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show
signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have
been damaged in any way.
Extension cords and related devices
Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies,
and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of
the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load
should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more
information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and
input ratings.
Plugs and outlets
If areceptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer
equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is
replaced by aqualified electrician.
Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the
manufacturer to obtain areplacement.
Some products are equipped with athree-pronged plug. This plug fits only
into agrounded electrical outlet. This is asafety feature. Do not defeat this
safety feature by trying to insert it into anon-grounded outlet. If you cannot
insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet
adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never
overload an electrical outlet. The overall system load should not exceed 80
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percent of the branch circuit rating. Consult an electrician for more information
if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings.
Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible,
and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in away
that will stress the cords.
Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet.
Batteries
All personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain anon-rechargeable
coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock. In addition, many
mobile products, such as notebook computers, utilize arechargeable battery
pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by
Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and
should only be replaced with approved parts.
Never attempt to open or service any battery. Do not crush, puncture, or
incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the
battery to water or other liquids. Only recharge the battery pack strictly
according to instructions included in the product documentation.
Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can
cause gasses or flame to “vent”from the battery pack or coin cell. If your
battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the
buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and
obtain areplacement from the battery manufacturer.
Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time. For
some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a
battery unused in adischarged state could increase the risk of abattery short
circuit, which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose asafety
hazard. Do not let rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or
store these batteries in adischarged state.
Heat and product ventilation
Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging.
Notebook PCs can generate asignificant amount of heat due to their compact
size. Always follow these basic precautions:
vDo not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part
of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or
when the battery is charging. Your computer produces some heat during
normal operation. Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort
or, potentially, askin burn.
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vDo not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable
materials or in explosive environments.
vVentilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for
safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently
become blocked by placing the product on abed, sofa, carpet, or other
flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable these features.
You should inspect your desktop computer for dust accumulation at least once
every three months. Before inspecting your computer, turn off the power and
unplug the computer’spower cord from the electrical outlet; then remove any
dust from vents and perforations in the bezel. If you notice external dust
accumulation, you should also examine and remove dust from the inside of the
computer including heat sink inlet fins, power supply vents, and fans. Always
turn off and unplug the computer before opening the cover. If possible, avoid
operating your computer within 2feet of high-traffic areas. If you must operate
your computer in or near ahigh-traffic area, you should inspect and, if
necessary, clean your computer more frequently.
For your safety and to maintain optimum computer performance, always
follow these basic precautions with your desktop computer:
vKeep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in.
vRegularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation.
vRemove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel. More frequent
cleanings might be required for computers in dusty or high-traffic areas.
vDo not restrict or block any ventillation openings.
vDo not store or operate your computer inside furniture, as this might
increase the risk of overheating.
vAirflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35°C(95°F).
vDo not use non-desktop air filtration devices.
CD and DVD drive safety
CD and DVD drives spin discs at ahigh speed. If aCD or DVD is cracked or
otherwise physically damaged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even
shatter when the CD drive is in use. To protect against possible injury due to
this situation, and to reduce the risk of damage to your machine, do the
following:
vAlways store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging
vAlways store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct
heat sources
vRemove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use
vDo not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their
packaging
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