beautypg.com

Care & handling – IOGear GHE835C User Manual

Page 24

background image

22

Care & Handling

Your IOGEAR

®

storage device is a high performance FireWire

®

800/Hi-Speed USB 2.0 HardDrive (ION™

Drive). The head that reads the information on the disk is a fragile piece of technology. Therefore, care must
be taken not to bump the ION™ Drive while it is operating. Please do not bump the ION™ Drive excessively
when the drive is turned off.

To insure maximum reliability of the ION™ Drive, please follow the guidelines listed below:

• DO NOT block the air circulation around the drive.
• DO NOT move or bump the drive while it is operating.
• DO NOT open the drive case for it will VOID your WARRANTY. (For those with pre-installed Drives)
• Keep all cables out of isles and off desktops where they can be hooked and pulled.
• Keep the drive firmly secured in the shipping container when shipping the drive.
• Keep the environment around the drive clean and free of excessive dust and chemicals.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the drive. NEVER put cleansers directly on the drive case.
• Use surge protectors with the drive.
• DO NOT expose the ION™ Drive to extreme temperatures.
• DO NOT expose the ION™ Drive to direct sun light for extended periods of time.
• DO NOT get the ION™ Drive wet.
• DO NOT place the ION™ Drive in an area with an excessive amount of dirt.