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6 Handling Precautions
Pay attention to the following handling precautions when using this product,
as it is a precision instrument:
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Do not store this product in an environment of extreme cold or heat, or a loca-
tion subject to radical changes in temperature.
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Do not place this product in a location exposed to direct sunlight, or near a heat-
emitting device.
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Do not store this product in a location subject to shock or vibration.
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Do not use this product in an environment of high humidity or where it is dusty.
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Do not use this product if liquid was spilt in it, or if metallic objects have fallen
inside. Call your dealer or service representative for advice.
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Always remove the cartridge before shutting down the server.
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Clean the outside of this product by wiping gently with a soft and dry piece of
cloth, or you may dampen the cloth with water or a mild detergent. Do not use
volatile solvents like benzene or thinner.
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Condensation may take place inside this product if it is moved from a cold
environment to a warm environment. Using this product in this condition may
damage the device and the cartridges. Always wait for at least 2 hours before
turning on the device if it has been subject to radical changes in temperature.
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Remove all cartridges from this product when they are not in use, and never
move this product when there are cartridges still loaded inside.
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Do not disassemble or take this product apart.
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The autoloader contains a DAT drive inside it. An error occurs and data may be
lost if the power supply is cut off while there is a cartridge loaded inside the
DAT drive. Always set the backup software to “Eject media when backup is
complete” (the actual wording varies depending on the software). This setting
will ensure that the cartridge is moved from the drive mechanism back to the
magazine when the backup process is complete.
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About ARCserve’s “Quick Initialization”: You can configure ARCserve to skip
the tape inventory procedure when the tape mechanism is turned on. However,
pay attention to the following points when using this feature.
When Quick Initialization is in effect
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The reading of the tape is skipped at startup, thus reducing wear on the
tape.
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Remember that you have to manually perform a tape inventory when
you change the cartridges.
