Portable CD Player
(420-5067)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 40538


Your Optimus CD-3580 Portable Compact Disc Player is an example of 
superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help
you care for the CD player so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the CD player dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  
Liquids can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits.

Handle the CD player gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage the
circuit board and case, and can cause the player to work improperly.

Keep the CD player away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature 
wear of parts.

Wipe the CD player with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the CD player.

Use and store the CD player only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.  Always remove old
or weak batteries.  Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic
circuits.

Modifying or tampering with the CD player's internal components can cause
a malfunction and might invalidate the CD player's warranty and void your
FCC authorization to operate it.  If your CD is not performing as it should
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

CD CARE TIPS

If you move the player from a very cold room to a warmer one, moisture can
condense on the pickup lens, preventing proper CD play.  If this happens,
wait 30 minutes before resuming play.

Do not place anything but a CD in the disc tray.  This can damage the drive
mechanism.

During play, a sever shock or jolt could make the CD's rotation speed 
change suddenly and produce some noise.  This is not a malfunction.

Always handle a CD by the edges and keep it in its protective case or sleeve
when it is not in use.  Fingerprints and scratches on the CD's surface
can prevent the laser beam from correctly reading the digital information.
To clean the CD, use a CD cleaner kit (RadioShack Cat. No. 42-226).

A scratch on the CD's surface can make the CD skip or stop playing.  If the
CD gets scratched, use Scratch 'n Fix (RadioShack Cat. No. 42-127) to
repair the scratch.

Keep CDs dry.  A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser beam
focus.

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs a laser.  Only qualified service persons should remove
the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

Warning:  The use of controls or adjustments or the performance of 
          procedures other than specified herein can result in hazardous
          exposure to laser light.

(km-07/18/1997)

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