DVD Handling and Cleaning

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To avoid damaging or leaving fingerprints on the DVD, always handle it by the edges and place it in a jewel case whenever it is outside the audio-navigation unit. Deep scratches or fingerprints on the back of the DVD can cause intermittent rebooting or other system errors.

Fig 1: Handling DVD

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Smudges and fingerprints can be carefully removed using a mild cleaner and tissues designed to clean eyeglasses. To clean a DVD, use a clean soft cloth. Very gently wipe across the DVD from the center to the outside edge, never in a circular motion.

Fig 2: Cleaning DVD With Soft Cloth

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Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the DVD.