Precautionary Measures - Freecom MOBILE DRIVE Manual

Precautionary measures

To ensure that your Freecom Mobile Drive functions properly, please take note of the
following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and
damage the Freecom Mobile Drive.
• Safely remove the Freecom Mobile Drive via your operating system (the "unplug or
eject hardware" option in the Windows taskbar) before disconnecting the USB cable or
power cable and before switching off the device. Failing to do so may result in data loss.
• Do not drop the Freecom Mobile Drive or expose it to other kinds of sudden
mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Freecom Mobile
Drive.
• Do not use the Freecom Mobile Drive when the ambient temperature is below 10°C
or above 45°C.
• If the Freecom Mobile Drive is moved from a cool environment to a warmer environ-
ment, please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before
operating the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the drive
enclosure, which in turn may cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom Mobile Drive. When liquids are spilled
and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure, it will damage the
drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom Mobile Drive in a dusty environment. Dust inside the
enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.
• Opening the Freecom Mobile Drive will void the warranty.
• Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom Mobile Drive can
be connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB 1.1 port, however, the
performance (data transfer rate) of the Freecom Mobile Drive will be much lower
than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.
• When using the Freecom Personal Media Suite software, please be aware that all files
in the SYNC folder on the Freecom Mobile Drive Freecom Mobile Drive are linked to
the original files on your PC or network. If you delete a file in the SYNC folder, its
original will be deleted during the next synchronization, too! To avoid this, you have
to 'Split From Original' the file prior to deleting it. Please refer to chapter 5 for further
information on Freecom SYNC and Microsoft Briefcase.
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