LaCie Slim DVD±RW • Design by Sam Hecht | Foreword | |
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This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it
is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designed collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equip- ment. The separate collection and recy- cling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
CAUTION: Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Health, Safety & General Use Precautions
The drive you have just purchased in- cludes a laser diode device, which clas- sifies it as a “Laser Class I” product. This laser is not dangerous for the user under normal operating conditions. However, we strongly advise you not to place any reflective objects in the disc loading sys- tem, due to the risk of exposure to laser emissions that may be reflected by such objects. Always follow the basic precau- tions listed below to use your LaCie drive safely and correctly. Respecting these guidelines will help to avoid the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others, as well as to prevent damage to your device and other computer equipment. These in- clude, but are not limited to, the following precautions.
Health & Safety Precautions
✦✦ Read this User Manual carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.
✦✦ Do not look inside or place your hand over the open media tray. Never look directly or indirectly (with a mirror) at the laser diode, even when the device is not in operation. If you expose your eyes to the laser inside you drive, you risk damage or loss of your vision or other injury.
✦✦ Do not open your drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electri- cal shock, fire,
✦✦ Never expose your device to rain or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions. Never place containers on it containing liquids that may spill into its openings. Doing so in- creases the risk of electrical shock,
✦✦ Make sure that the computer and drive are electrically grounded. If the devices are not grounded, there is an increased risk of electrical shock.
General Use Precautions
✦✦ Do not expose the drive to tempera- tures outside the range of 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F) during op- eration. Doing so may damage the drive or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, plac- ing your drive in an environment that is too cold or humid may dam- age the unit.
✦✦ Do not block the ventilation out- lets on the rear of the drive. These help to keep your drive cool during
operation. Blocking the ventilation outlets may cause damage to your drive and cause an increased risk of
✦✦ Always unplug the drive if there is a risk of lightning or if it will not be used for an extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock,
✦✦ Do not place heavy objects on top of the drive or use excessive force on its buttons, connectors and tray.
✦✦ Always place your drive in a hori- zontal position before using it. This LaCie drive has not been designed to be used in an upright position. This may result in damage to the device or data loss.
✦✦ Always remove the disc from the disc tray before transporting your drive. Otherwise, written data may be destroyed or the drive’s internal components may be damaged.
✦✦ Never use excessive force on the disc loading system; discs should be inserted effortlessly into your drive. If you detect a problem, consult the Troubleshooting section and con- tact your
✦✦ Protect your drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or stor- age. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of dam- age or malfunction.
✦✦ Never use benzene, paint thin- ners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the drive. Such products will disfigure and discolor the front panel and casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.