Care & Handling - IOGear Combo ION GHE125C User Manual

Care & Handling
Your IOGEAR® storage device is a high performance FireWire/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. Please do not bump the ION™ Drive excessively when the drive is
turned off.
To insure 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.
• 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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