Ventilation

Don’t continue to use this equipment if you have spilt liquids on it, if it is damaged in any way or if it does not work normally. Immediately unplug the equipment and get expert advice.

Pull the mains plug out of the wall socket during thunderstorms and disconnect the aerial lead.

This product is only designed for household or similar general use. Any other use may invalidate the guarantee and might be dangerous.

Place the equipment on a hard flat surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources. If it is in a cabinet, allow at least a 10cm gap all around. Take care to provide a good air circulation. Place the apparatus in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat built-up in the apparatus. Don’t obstruct the ventilation slots, including those underneath, with soft furnishings. The hot air, which arises during the operation, should be ventilated with sufficient air circulation. Please do not put the set into closed areas and do not cover it. Overheating will shorten the life of the equipment and increase the risk of fire.

Cleaning

Disconnect the mains supply and use only a lightly dampened soft cloth. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents as these may damage the cosmetic finish.

Batteries

Remove batteries when the equipment is not to be used for a long time. Batteries left in equipment may cause damage through deterioration and corrosive leakage, invalidating the guarantee. To protect the environment please use local recycling facilities for battery disposal. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Disposal

Waste electrical and electronic products must not be disposed of with household waste. Please refer to your local authority for disposal instructions.

Packaging materials can be recycled using your local collection facilities.

Important safety warnings

•To prevent electric shock, do not remove any cover.

• If anything goes wrong, don’t try and fix it yourself, get a qualified service agent to look at it.

•Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing or place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the equipment.

• Never put a naked flame source on or near the equipment.

•Small parts. Do not let young children play with the equipment.

•Do not move your device for 20 seconds after removing the power to ensure that the actuator is completely locked. This helps prevent the media and the heads from accidental damage due to vibration, moving or shipping.

•Do not switch the power ON or OFF, during HDD initialisation.