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8.4 Notes on Handling
This section describes precautions needed for handling the data cartridge.
8.4.1 Notes on Use
□ Before Use
・Do not use the data cartridge if it is damaged, deformed, or bent.
・If the data cartridge is exposed to an environment other than the operating or storage
environment, expose it to the operating environment for a longer time than the period when
it is exposed to other environment (for 24 hours at maximum) before use. If temperature is
greatly different between the storage site and the operating site, do not rush the cartridge
into the operating environment. Leave the data cartridge in temperature of the operating site
with temperature gradient set to 10ºC/hour.
□ When Loading into Magazine or Slot:
Insert the data cartridge securely. Close the empty protective case firmly and store it in a place
free of dust and dirt.
□ After Use
Be sure to put the data cartridge that you used in the protective case and store it in a place free
of dust and dirt. You can place it horizontally or vertically.
□ Disposal
For the disposal of the cartridge, observe the waste disposal rules of your local government.
8.4.2 General
□ Do not touch a tape (magnetic side) by hands
□ Do not bring a substance which generate magnetic close to the cartridge.
□ Do not place the cartridge in a place subject to direct sunlight or a place near a heater.
□ Do not apply strong shock.
□ Avoid handling the cartridge while eating or drinking. Take due consideration not to adhere
thinner or alcohol to the cartridge.
□ Be sure to put the data cartridge that you used in the protective case.
□ Insert the cartridge to the magazine gently and carefully.
□ Be sure to put the data cartridge that you used in the protective case and store it in a place free
of dust and dirt. You can place it horizontally or vertically.
8.4.3 Use protection standard
It is necessary to prohibit the prolonged use for the cartridge, and to change it for a new data
cartridge when corresponding to either of the following item.
□ When a strong impact such as drop it is given, and the data cartridge receives damage
□ When the record side is dirty with the liquids such as the soft drink, coffee, and tea, solvents,
the metal powders, and the tobacco dust, etc.
When the data cartridge shown in the above-mentioned is used, the head and the
device are damaged, it will make dirty, and it causes the equipment breakdown.
Moreover, when a new as it is data cartridge is used noticing neither dirt nor the
damage of the head, damage might be expanded by making a new data cartridge
dirty, and damaging it.
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