M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers IDE 4000, Flash Disk Unpacking the Drive, Handling Instructions

7.USING THE IDE 4000 FLASH DISK

The IDE 4000 is shipped with the following components:

•Warranty certificate indicating M-Systems’ 36-month warranty

•Four screws and one jumper, in kit no. 48-PK-001-00

If any of these items is missing, please contact your dealer.

7.1. Unpacking the Drive

Before unpacking or handling a drive, take all proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, including personnel and equipment grounding.

Before you begin installing the IDE 4000 in your system, perform a visual inspection and follow the recommendations below:

•If the shipping container appears to be damaged or water-stained, notify your dealer.

•Remove the disk from its shipping enclosure and inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If any damage is observed, notify your dealer.

•Record the disk serial number and shipment date.

•Retain the original shipping enclosure and all packing material for re-shipment.

7.2. Handling Instructions

You can prolong the life of your IDE 4000, increase its reliability, and prevent unnecessary damage by following the instructions listed below. Failure to follow any of these instructions may void your warranty.

•Always take all proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, including personnel and equipment grounding.

•Always operate the flash disk within the environmental specifications.

•Always use a grounded wrist strap when handling the flash disk.

•Never switch DC power to the drive by plugging an electrically live source cable into the drive’s power connector.

•Pay attention to the cable polarity whenever connecting the drive to the cable.

7.3. Installing the Drive in a PC

To install the IDE 4000:

1.Power off the PC and remove the cover.

2.Configure the IDE 4000 jumper settings according to the information provided in Section 2.

18 Product Specification and User Manual IDE 4000 Flash Disk 34-PS-0304-00 Rev. 2.1