OptiPac 6611MD User's Manual
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This chapter describes how to care for your OptiPac and cartridges. It
is divided into two sections. The “General Safeguards” section tells you
what to look out for. The “Cartridge Care” section explains how to
handle removable cartridges. The “Preventive Maintenance” section will
explain user maintenance procedures. As long as you protect your
OptiPac from hazards, it will provide you with years of service.
General
Safeguards
To protect the OptiPac:
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To avoid overheating, place it where the air can circulate around it. Be
particularly careful to avoid blocking the cooling vent at the rear of the
unit.
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Make sure it is plugged into a grounded (three-hole) electrical outlet.
Verify that the outlet actually is grounded — that the third prong really
is connected to a ground. The OptiPac should be on the same circuit as
your computer.
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Make sure that other equipment or appliances which might generate
electrical noise or a power surge (such as electric typewriters or heaters)
are on separate circuits.
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Do not expose your OptiPac to extreme heat or cold. Prolonged exposure
to excessive heat, direct sunlight, or freezing conditions will harm the
drive.
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Keep it away from moisture, dirt, and contaminants such as spilled
liquids, steam, or excessive dust. Do not smoke near the OptiPac.
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Do not apply cleaners or lubricants to any part of the drive.
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Never bump the OptiPac when it's running.
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Always set the OptiPac upright on a flat surface.
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CAUTION:
Never transport the OptiPac with a cartridge in the drive. This could
damage the media.
You don't need to worry about leaving the OptiPac on for a long time
— it doesn't use much power. It's normal for the drive to feel warm (but
not hot) after it's been running for a while.
If the OptiPac does get hot, make sure the fan is running properly, the
vent at the rear is not blocked, and that the unit is placed where air can
circulate around it.
CARING FOR THE DISK DRIVE & CARTRIDGE
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