1 -2 Handling the MO Drive
1-2 1 Handling the MO Drive and MO Disks
Handling the MO Drive
MO Drive Installation Modes
The MO drive is designed to be used in a horizontal position, but it can also be used standing upright using the upright stand provided. Do not use any means other than the stand provided to keep the MO drive in a vertical position as this could make the MO drive unstable and result in damage to the MO drive.
Lying flat | Upright |
Handling MO Disks
About MO Disk Labels
When affixing labels on MO disks, always use the dedicated labels and stick them to the disk in the designated position. Take care also to wipe off any dirt or oil on the disk before sticking on a label. Using labels other than the dedicated labels,
1-2 2 Notes on Using the MO Drive
●Do not disconnect the USB cable while the MO drive is operating (access light flashing).
●While the MO drive is operating (access light flashing), do not eject an MO disk by pushing the eject button or
Eject an MO disk before allow the computer to switch to an energy saving mode, such as
*In particular, do not put your computer to sleep while copying files as this could damage the data on the MO disk.
●If the computer does not recognize your MO drive, unplug the USB cable from your computer, wait a few moments and then plug it back in and try again.
●MO disks formatted with Windows 2000 or Windows XP into the NTFS format cannot be used in other operating systems.
●If you are listening to music or playing back a movie (real time operation) using a USB device (including the MO drive), the operation of another USB device (including an MO drive) may stop, interrupt or restart playback.
●Use only the USB cable provided. Normal operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cable.
●You may need to use the optional AC adapter/AC cable, depending on the power supply performance provided by your computer’s USB bus.
●Do not connect or disconnect the AC cable while the MO drive is operating (access Light flashing).
●Use only the optional AC adapter/AC cable provided. Operation is not guaranteed with any other AC adapter/AC cable.
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