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Basic Precautions / Using Disks
In addition to the items listed under Safety Precautions on the
opposite page, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
* Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power
to all units; this will help prevent damage or malfunction.
* Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device
that will generate line noise; an electric motor or variable light-
ing system for example.
Placement
* Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment con-
taining large power transformers) may induce hum.
® This unit may interfere with radio and television reception. Do
not use this unit in the vicinity of such receivers.
Observe the following when using the unit's disk drive. For fur-
ther details, refer to "Before Using Disks".
- Do not place the unit near devices that produce a strong mag-
netic field (eg., loudspeakers).
- Install the unit on a solid, level surface.
- Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive is
operating.
* Do not expose the unit to temperature extremes or install it near
devices that radiate heat. Direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle
can deform or discolor the unit.
Maintenance
* For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one
that has been slightly dampened with water.
* Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
¢ Protect the unit from strong impact.
* Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
¢ A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal
operation,
* Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with qualified
service personnel.
Memory Backup
© This unit contains a battery which powers the unit's memory cir-
cuits while the main (AC) power is off. The expected life of this
battery is 5 years or more.
However, to avoid the untimely loss of memory data, it is
strongly recommended
that you change the battery every 5
years.
Please be aware that the actual life of the battery will depend
upon the physical environment — especially the temperature —
in which the unit is used. When it is time to change the battery,
consult with qualified service personnel.
* When the battery becomes weak the following message will
appear in the display: "Battery Low!". Please change the battery
as soon as possible to avoid the loss of memory data.
Before Using Disks
Handling the drive
¢ Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from
vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure the
installation falls within the specified range: upward; 15°, down-
ward; 5°.
Avoid using the unit in areas of high humidity (eg., condensa-
tion). High levels of humidity can adversely affect the operation
of the drive and/or damage floppy disks.
When the unit has been transported, allow it to warm to room
temperature before operating.
To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive — it will
click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly.
Do not use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in
the drive.
¢ Never attempt to remove a floppy disk from the drive while the
drive is operating (the indicator is brightly lit); damage could
result to both the disk and the drive.
* Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.
Handling
Floppy Disks
¢ Floppy
disks contain a magnetic storage medium (much like
magnetic recording tape). Please observe the following when
handling floppy disks:
- Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
- Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (eg., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended
temperature
range: 10 to 50°C.
- Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as
those generated by loudspeakers.
Floppy disks contain a 'write protect' tab which can protect the
disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be
kept in the 'PROTECT' position and moved to the 'WRITE' posi-
tion only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.
Rear side of the disk
Write
_
(can write new data onto disk)
Write Protect Tab
Protect
(prevents writing to disk)
¢ All important data should be copied onto backup disk(s). This
provides a complete duplicate of the data should the original
disk(s) be lost or damaged.
¢ The identification label should be firmly fixed to the disk.
Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it
may be difficult to remove the disk.
* Put the disk back into its case for storage.
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