User's Manual

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Maintain the environmental seal of the computer by keeping all external access doors closed

and latched. Also avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperatures or moisture when the

doors are open.

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Periodically backup or archive important files and data.

External PC Card Hard Drives

Each PC Card hard drive manufacturer provides specific guidelines for the care and handling of

the product. In addition, follow these recommendations:

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When the PC Card hard drive is not inserted in a PC Card socket, store the hard drive in a

protective carrying case. This will help protect it from inadvertent shocks.

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Always use care when handling the hard drive. Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush it.

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Avoid exposing the PC Card hard drive to extreme moisture, heat, or sunlight.

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Keep all debris out of the connector to ensure good electrical connections.

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There are no user repairable parts in the PC Card hard drive. Do not attempt to disassemble

any part of the hard drive. The warranty will be voided if drive seals are broken or screws

have been removed.

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Periodically backup or archive important files and data.

If you encounter or suspect hard drive problems, you can run SCANDISK, which provides a

description of file usage and syntax on selected drives. SCANDISK will identify any failures on

the hard drive and prompt you for corrective action based on selected options. If problems are

found, it may be necessary to run SCANDISK several times to determine the extent and severity

of the problem. SCANDISK may discover multiple bad clusters. Up to ten bad clusters can be

allowed before returning the computer for service. After you have run SCANDISK and the

problem persists or becomes more severe, or if SCANDISK finds more than ten bad clusters,

return the unit for service.

To run SCANDISK in WIN2K and WINXP right click on the drive letter, go to properties, and

select the tools tab, Error-checking and click check now. In other Windows operating systems

you can run SCANDISK by going to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools. Then select

SCANDISK.

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