LaCie 5big network User Manual page 4

LaCie 5big network
User Manual
Health and Safety Precautions
Only qualified persons are authorized
✦
to carry out maintenance on this de-
vice.
Read this User Manual carefully and
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follow the correct procedure when
setting up the device.
Do not open your LaCie 5big network
✦
or attempt to disassemble or modify
it. Never insert any metallic object
into the drive to avoid any risk of
electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting
or dangerous emissions. Your LaCie
General Use Precautions
Do not expose the LaCie 5big net-
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work to temperatures outside the
range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95°
F); or to operational humidity beyond
5-80%, non-condensing, or non-
operating humidity beyond 10-90%,
non-condensing. Doing so may dam-
age the LaCie 5big network or dis-
figure its casing. Avoid placing your
LaCie 5big network near a source of
heat or exposing it to sunlight (even
through a window). Inversely, placing
your LaCie 5big network in an en-
vironment that is too cold or humid
may damage the unit.
ImpOrTANT INfO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under
no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly
recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your
internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media. LaCie offers a complete line of CD and
DVD drives. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website.
ImpOrTANT INfO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Once formatted, the actual available storage
capacity varies depending on operating environment (typically 10-15% less).
5big network contains no user-ser-
viceable parts. If it appears to be
malfunctioning, have it inspected by
a qualified LaCie Technical Support
representative.
Never expose your device to rain, or
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use it near water, or in damp or wet
conditions. Never place objects con-
taining liquids on the LaCie 5big net-
work, as they may spill into its open-
ings. Doing so increases the risk of
electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire
Always unplug the LaCie 5big net-
✦
work from the electrical outlet if there
is a risk of lightning or if it will be un-
used for an extended period of time.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk
of electrical shock, short-circuiting or
fire.
Use only the power supply shipped
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with the device.
Do not use the LaCie 5big network
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near other electrical appliances such
as televisions or radios. Doing so
may cause interference which will
adversely affect the operation of the
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or personal injury.
Make sure that the computer and
✦
LaCie 5big network are electrically
grounded. If the devices are not
grounded, there is an increased risk
of electrical shock. Power require-
ments 100-240 V~, 1.44 A, 50-60
Hz, (supply voltage fluctuations not
exceeding ± 10% of the nominal and
transient over-voltages according to
over-voltage category II).
other products.
Do not place the LaCie 5big network
✦
near sources of magnetic interference,
such as computer displays, televisions
or speakers. Magnetic interference
can affect the operation and stability
of your LaCie 5big network.
Never use excessive force on your
✦
LaCie 5big network. If you detect a
problem, see the Troubleshooting
section in this manual.
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