Itronix X-C 6250 Pro, User Manual

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Section 11. Maintenance and Storage
79-0003-003 22 October 1999
create loose debris in the drive enclosure that may cause progressive
damage over time.
To reduce exposure to high operating shocks, the mobile computer uses
power modes for the hard drive that prevent the read/write heads from
being positioned over the disk when it is not being used: idle mode and
standby mode.
You can reduce the risk of damage to the hard drive and increase the
reliability of the hard drive and data integrity by following the
recommendations below.
Internal Hard Drives
•
Do not intentionally drop the computer. The unit is designed to
withstand the day to day rigors of the mobile environment and
provide years of reliable service. The useful life of the product can be
enhanced by not intentionally abusing it.
•
Use the power management feature control in the System
Configuration Utility (SCU). Power management conserves power but
also ensures that the read/write heads are unloaded and the hard
drive is spun down within the time specified.
•
Whenever possible suspend the unit by pressing
FN+OFF
before
moving it from one location to another. This will unload the read/
write heads and spin down the disk.
•
Maintain the environmental seal of the computer by keeping the PC
Card door closed and latched. Also avoid exposing the unit to
extreme temperatures or moisture when the PC Card door is open.
•
Periodically backup or archive important files and data.