User guide

Using Your CD-R Drive 4-2
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Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the housing.
In addition, prevent chemicals such as insecticide from coming
into contact with the housing. Either wipe the housing with a
dry soft cloth or dampen the cloth with a mild detergent diluted
with water.
Maintaining Your Recordable CDs
Recorable CDs are good storage mediums with a possible a shelf life
of more than five years without any degradation in data. However, this
durability and longevity depends on how careful you handle your
discs.
Here are some general guidelines you should follow in handling your
recordable CDs.
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Do not expose your discs to direct sun or other strong light
sources for a long period.
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Do not store your discs in places with high humidity and
temperature. Always keep your discs in a dry and cool place.
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Do not use alcohol-based writing instruments to write on your
discs as the ink may eat through the disc’s laquer surface and
damage your data.
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Do not use sharp-tipped writing instruments to write on your
discs as they may scratch through the laquer surface and
damage your data.
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Do not put labels on your discs unless they are specifically
made for recordable CDs. This is because the label’s adhesives
may eat through the laquer surface. Labels may also unbalance
the disc and cause problems during reading and recording.
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If you have to label your discs, try not to remove them as you
might tear off some of the laquer and reflecting surface.
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Do not stack your discs one on top of the other as this might
cause scratchs on your disc surface. If you are not using the
discs, always remember to store them in their plastic casing.