User's Manual

Cleaning Your Computer 139
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DELL CONFI DENTI AL – PRELI MI NARY 1/29/03 – FOR PROOF ONLY
Optical Media
NOTI CE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive, and follow
the instructions that are included with the compressed air. Never touch the lens
in the drive.
If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your
CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.
1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of
the center hole.
NOTI CE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion
around the disc.
2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the
unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of
the disc.
You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and
provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches.
Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs.
3 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
them on.