IOGear GHE135U - Manual (Page 28)

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Care & Handling
Care & Handling of your ION™ Drive
Your IOGEAR® storage device is a high performance 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. Care must also be taken not to bump the ION™ Drive excessively when the drive
is turned off.
To insure the maximum reliability of the ION™ Drive please follow the guidelines listed below:
- DO NOT block the air circulation around the vents of 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.
- 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.