Glossary; One Year Limited Warranty - Acomdata External Hard Drive USB 2.0 User Manual

G
LOSSARY
Bit - The smallest unit of digital
data. In binary code, a bit is
represented logically as a either
a 1 or a 0.
Buffer - RAM cache that tem-
porarily stores data so it can
be delivered to a device as it is
needed.
Bus - An electronic link that
allows the transmission of data
between digital devices, such
as computers and computer
peripherals.
Byte - A unit of digital data,
usually made up of eight bits.
Data Stream - The flow of data
between digital devices such as
computers and hard drives.
Driver - Software that enables
communication between a com-
puter and a peripheral.
Gigabyte - 1,024 megabytes
(binary); 1,000 megabytes
(decimal), or approximately one
billion bytes.
Hardware - Physical compo-
nents of a computer system
(computer, hard drives, print-
ers, etc.)
Hub - A device which links
peripherals together onto the
same data bus.
Interface - Junction between
two items of hardware or soft-
ware for the exchange of data.
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Mb (Megabit) - One million bits.
Mbps (Megabits per second)
- A data transmission speed
of one million bits per second.
Data transmissions are mea-
sured in bits (kilobits, megabits
etc) per second.
MB (Megabyte) - 1,048,576
bytes (binary); 1,000,000
bytes (decimal).
Operating System (OS)
- Software that controls the
assignment and use of hard-
ware and software resources.
Peripheral - A generic term for
hard drives, printers, scanners
and other discrete devices that
add functionality to a computer.
Port - A connection which
enables compatible peripherals
to send and receive data.
Software - A set of instructions
that enable a computer to per-
form pre-programmed functions
in the order specified by the
user.
Storage - Any equipment which
stores data, such as hard
drives, CDs, and DVDs.
O Y L
NE EAR IMITED
AcomData warrants this product (the "Product") against defects in material or workman-
ship as follows:
1. LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from AcomData
or its local representative supplier, AcomData will repair defective Product (or, at its
option, replace with a new or recertified product) at no charge. After this 1 year period,
you must pay for all labor charges.
2. PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from AcomData
or its local representative supplier, AcomData will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt
replacement parts in exchange for defective parts of this Product. Any replacement parts
will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days from
installation by AcomData. All exchanged parts replaced under this warranty will become
the property of AcomData.
This warranty only covers the hardware components packaged with the Product. This war-
ranty does not cover any software contained in, or included with, the Product; any such
software is provided "AS IS". Please refer to any documentation included with the software
for your rights and obligations with respect to the software. This warranty extends only to
you, the original purchaser. It is not transferable to any one who subsequently purchases
the Product from you. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that
the Product is within the warranty period) must be presented to obtain warranty service.
To obtain warranty service you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight
prepaid, in either it's original packaging, or in a package that provides the Product with
a degree of protection equivalent to that of the original packaging, to AcomData. Please
contact AcomData at the number listed on the reverse side for further information.
AcomData is not responsible for any damage to, or loss of, any programs, data, or other
information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder. Be sure to
remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty prior
to returning the Product to AcomData. AcomData is not liable for any loss or damage to
these items.
This limited warranty does not cover: (1) any consumables (such as batteries) supplied with
this product; cosmetic damages; damage or loss to any software programs, data or remov-
able storage media; or damage due to the Product such as but not limited to excessive heat
or humidity, or modifications of this Product; (2) improper installation, operation, testing
or maintenance of this Product; (3) power failure or connection to improper voltage supply;
or; (4) attempted repair by any party other than AcomData. This Warranty does not apply
when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with accessories,
products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or where it is determined by AcomData
that there is no fault with this Product itself. This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory
applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the
consumer. AcomData shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for
breach of any express or implied warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or
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ARRANTY