Things to Remember
Operating Hints
•Use the emergency eject mechanism only if the external drive is not connected to your computer or if the computer’s battery is flat and there is no power available for the eject button. Excessive use of the emergency eject mechanism may damage it and cause the mechanism to stop working.
•Never press the eject button while the drive is accessing a disc.
•The external drive operates in either an upright or horizontal position. To prevent possible damage, avoid changing the drive’s position while it is in use.
•Avoid using or storing the external drive in extreme temperatures. The environmental specifications while operating are
•After transporting the external drive, allow it to reach room temperature before using it.
CAUTION: Changes in temperature during transport, particularly from a cool to a warmer temperature, can cause condensation to form in the drive and may result in operating problems. Allowing the drive to reach room temperature helps to prevent this.
•Avoid using the external drive in dusty or humid surroundings.
•A short delay is normal before the external drive reads an audio CD,
WARNING: Never clean the external drive with a commercially available CD or
Safety Measures
•Any attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair the external drive may result in exposure to laser light or other safety hazards.
•This is a Class 1 Laser Product. This product complies with all applicable safety standards, DHHS Rules 21 CFR Chapter 1, Sub chapter J. The laser beam generated is totally enclosed during all modes of normal operation, and no hazardous laser light is emitted from the drive.
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