Precautions
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LaCie Biggest S1S
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 Biggest S1S 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 Biggest S1S 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 Biggest S1S, 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 Biggest S1S 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 Biggest S1S to temperatures outside the range of 0° C to 35° C (32° F to 96° F); or to operational
humidity beyond 5-95%, non-condensing, or storage humidity beyond 5-75%, non-condensing. Doing so may damage the
LaCie Biggest S1S or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie Biggest S1S near a source of heat or exposing it to
sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie Biggest S1S in an environment that is too cold or humid may
damage the unit.
• Always unplug the LaCie Biggest S1S 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 Biggest S1S 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 Biggest S1S near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or
speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie Biggest S1S.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie Biggest S1S or use excessive force on it.
• Never use excessive force on your LaCie Biggest S1S. If you detect a problem, consult the
Troubleshooting
section in this
manual.
• Protect your LaCie Biggest S1S 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 Biggest S1S. Such
products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.
• Do not attempt to remove a hard disk from a Drive Bay. Removal of a hard disk by anyone other than an authorized LaCie
Technical Support representative will void the warranty.
Caution!
The LaCie Biggest S1S's warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions listed
above.
