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General Information
Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom DataTank functions properly, please take note of the fol-
lowing precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and damage
the Freecom DataTank.
• Safely remove the Freecom DataTank via your operating system (the "unplug or eject
hardware" option in the Windows taskbar) before disconnecting the USB cable or
power cable and before switching off the device. Failing to do so may result in data
loss.
• Do not drop the Freecom DataTank or expose it to other kinds of sudden mechanical
shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the DataTank.
• Do not use the Freecom DataTank when the ambient temperature is below 10°C or
above 35°C.
• If the Freecom DataTank is moved from a cool environment to a warmer environment,
please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before operating
the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the drive enclosure,
which in turn may cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom DataTank. When liquids are spilled and
get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure, it will damage the drive
and will cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom DataTank in a dusty environment. Dust inside the enclosure
may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.
• Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the Freecom DataTank.
• Opening the Freecom DataTank will void the warranty.
• Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom DataTank can be
connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB 1.1 port, however, the perform-
ance (data transfer rate) of the Freecom DataTank will be much lower than when the
drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.
• When using the Freecom Personal Media Suite software, please be aware that all files
in the SYNC folder on the Freecom DataTank are linked to the original files on your
PC or network. If you delete a file in the SYNC folder, its original will be deleted dur-
ing the next synchronization, too! To avoid this, you have to ‘Split From Original’ the
file prior to deleting it. Please refer to chapter 4 for further information on Freecom
SYNC and Microsoft Briefcase.