Thunderbolt Series User Manual
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hard drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your
LaCie hard drive in an environment that is too cold may damage the unit.
Rated cooling for altitudes up to 2000 meters.
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If your drive features a power cable, always unplug it from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if
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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 (if applicable).
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Do not use the LaCie hard drive near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing
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so may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.
Do not place the LaCie hard drive near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays,
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televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie hard drive.
Never use excessive force on your LaCie hard drive. If you detect a problem, consult the troubleshooting
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section in this manual.
Protect your LaCie hard drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside
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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
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hard drive. Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the
device.
