Precautions
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LaCie Ethernet Disk
User’s Manual
Health and Safety Precautions
Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device.
• Read this User's Guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.
• Do not open your LaCie Ethernet Disk or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive
to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk contains no user-
serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative.
• Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing
liquids on the LaCie Ethernet Disk, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-
circuiting, fire or personal injury.
• Make sure that the computer and LaCie Ethernet Disk are electrically grounded. If the devices are not grounded, there is an
increased risk of electrical shock.
General Use Precautions:
• Do not expose the LaCie Ethernet Disk to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F). Doing so may
damage the LaCie Ethernet Disk or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk near a source of heat or
exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk in an environment that is too cold
or humid may damage the unit.
• Always unplug the LaCie Ethernet Disk from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an
extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.
• Use only the power supply shipped with the device.
• Do not use the LaCie Ethernet Disk near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so may
cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.
• Do not place the LaCie Ethernet Disk near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or
speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie Ethernet Disk.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie Ethernet Disk or use excessive force on it.
• Never use excessive force on your LaCie Ethernet Disk. If you detect a problem, consult the
12. Troubleshooting
section in
this manual.
• Protect your LaCie Ethernet Disk from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device,
increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
• Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the LaCie Ethernet Disk.
Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.
Caution!
The LaCie Ethernet Disk's warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions
listed above.