Precautions - Sony Vaio VGP-UHDM10 Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions

Usage and storage
locations
• Do not use or store this drive in locations
subject to high humidity, high
temperatures, strong vibrations, or direct
sunlight.
• Take special care when transporting the
hard disk drive, as it is a precision
instrument.
Operation
• Do not move the drive during operation.
This prevents the possibility of
malfunctions.
• Place the drive on a flat, stable surface
for operation.
• Do not place any objects on top of the
drive.
• Protect the drive from sudden
temperature changes. Do not use the
drive immediately after moving it from
a cold to a warm location or after the
ambient temperature has risen
drastically. Otherwise, condensation
inside the drive can occur. If the
temperature changes drastically during
operation, stop using the drive while
keeping power to the drive turned on
and let it stand for about an hour, then
turn the power off.
• Do not use the drive during periods of
possible lightning strikes.
Lightning can cause electric shock or
damage the drive. To avoid fire, electric
shock or damage to the product during
periods of possible lightning strikes,
disconnect the drive from the computer
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and unplug the drive from the power
source. Furthermore, if you hear
thunder, do not touch the drive or the
computer.
• Do not damage the cables.
Cable damage can result in fire or
electric shock.
– When installing the product, do not
place cables between the wall and a
rack or shelf, where they could
become pinched.
– Do not damage or modify the cables
in anyway.
– Do not place any heavy objects on the
cables, and avoid bending or pulling
the cables unnecessarily.
– Do not place the equipment near a
heater or allow the equipment to
become hot.
– Always grasp the plug when
removing cables.
• Never touch USB cable with wet hands.
• Do not touch the drive for long periods
when the drive is on.
• Do not use the drive placed on cloth or a
mattress.
• Use the USB cables specified.
• Do not block the air vent.
Blocking the air vent can cause heat to
build up inside the device, resulting in
damage or fire. To ensure that the
device is well ventilated, note the
following points:
– Place the device at least 10 cm from
any walls.
– Do not place the device in a closed or
narrow space.
– Do not place the device on carpet,
rugs, mattresses or cloth.
– Do not wrap the device in cloth.
– Do not use the device turned over or
upside down.
• Do not stand or place any heavy objects
on the product.