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Turning the unit on and off
After turning off the power, be sure to wait for at least 10 seconds
before turning the unit on again; otherwise the unit may malfunction
and data read/write operations may not be correctly effectuated.
Read/write head cleaning
When cleaning the read/write head, use only the Imation NS Head Cleaning
Cartridge.
Never use other head cleaning cartridges or cleaning kits.
Do not clean the head by using a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol.
Cartridge retensioning
A retensioning pass (running the tape from end to end) is strongly recommended
when (a) the cartridge is first loaded into a drive, (b) the cartridge is exposed to
temperature changes of 16˚C or more, or (c) one section of tape has been used
excessively in a single operating period.
Operating conditions
To keep this unit working properly, follow these guidelines.
• Do not power off this unit during backup or restore operations.
• Do not remove the tape cartridge when the drive is being accessed (when the
ACCESS indicator is lit steadily or blinks).
• Do not leave a tape cartridge loaded when this unit is not in use.
• Keep tape cartridges away from magnetic fields, sunlight, extreme humidity and
extreme temperatures.
• Store tape cartridges in their protective cases.
• Do not use this unit where it may be subject to vibration or shock.
• Do not operate this unit in a dusty environment.
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