IOGear GHE135U installation manual Care & Handling of your ION Drive

Care & Handling

Care & Handling of your ION™ Drive

Your IOGEAR® storage device is a high performance Hi-Speed USB 2.0 HardDrive (ION™ Drive). The head that reads the information on the disk is a fragile piece of technology. Therefore, care must be taken not to bump the ION™ Drive while it is operating. Care must also be taken not to bump the ION™ Drive excessively when the drive is turned off.

To insure the maximum reliability of the ION™ Drive please follow the guidelines listed below:

-DO NOT block the air circulation around the vents of the drive.

-DO NOT move or bump the drive while it is operating.

-DO NOT open the drive case for it will VOID your WARRANTY.

-Keep all cables out of isles and off desktops where they can be hooked and pulled.

-Keep the drive firmly secured in the shipping container when shipping the drive.

-Keep the environment around the drive clean and free of excessive dust and chemicals.

-Use a damp cloth to clean the drive. NEVER put cleansers directly on the drive case.

-Use surge protectors with the drive.

-DO NOT expose the ION™ Drive to extreme temperatures.

-DO NOT expose the ION™ Drive to direct sun light for extended periods of time.

-DO NOT get the ION™ Drive wet.

-DO NOT place the ION™ Drive in an area with an excessive amount of dirt.

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