Itronix X-C 6250 Pro, User Manual

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X-C 6250 Pro User’s Manual
79-0003-003 22 October 1999
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 from the MS-DOS prompt. If you are not familiar with
SCANDISK, enter SCANDISK/? at the DOS prompt for a description of
usage and syntax. 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.