The drive should not be exposed to temperatures outside the range 5 – 35 °C (41

– 95 °F) to avoid risk of malfunction, fire or personal injury.

Clean the AC power plug regularly, especially the blades, to avoid the risk of insulation failure or fire due to humidity.

Do not pull on the cord itself when disconnecting from the electrical outlet, or let objects rest or roll on the cord, as this can damage the cord and cause electrical shock or fire.

Insert the AC plug firmly, as a poor connection can result in electrical shock or fire.

Only use the AC adapter provided. Failure to do so can result in malfunction or fire.

Do not connect too many devices to a single electrical outlet or use a voltage exceeding the rated voltage, as this may cause overheating and fire.

CAUTION

Always follow these basic precautions to prevent physical injury to yourself or others, and damage to the instrument or other property.

Always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet if it will not be used for a prolonged period of time or if there is a possibility of lightning, to avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire.

Do not expose the device to excessive vibration, heat, cold or dust. Doing so may result in damage to the unit’s panel or internal components.

Do not use the device near other appliances such as televisions or radios. Doing so may cause interference and affect the proper operation of the device or other appliance.

To avoid damage to the device or personal injury, always place the device in a stable position.

Always place the device horizontally to avoid the risk of lost written data.

Always remove any disc from the drive before transporting the device as written data may be lost.

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