Fantom Drives Titanium Owner's Manual - Daily Use Tips
Daily Use Tips
• Read this User’s Guide carefully. Follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.
• Additional application software may have been included with your drive. Please
review the documentation included with this software for information on the operation
and support of this software. The documentation can usually be found in an electronic
format on the installation CD.
• Always operate your drive on a steady, level surface. Do not move the unit while it is turned on.
• Plug your drive into a grounded electrical outlet. The use of “ground-defeating”
adapters will cause damage not covered by your warranty.
• Do not open your hard drive 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 drive contains no user serviceable parts. If it appears to
be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a qualified Fantom Support representative.
• When disconnecting a FireWire or USB drive, always make sure it has been properly
shut down- failure to do so my cause data loss!
• You can connect or disconnect your Fantom Drives Storage Device to your computer
while the power is turned on; however, make sure that no other devices on the
connection are active when “hot-plugging” or disconnecting your device.
• Fantom Drives Hard Disk Drives are compatible with the leading hard disk repair
and defragmentation software. We recommend using this software to maintain peak
performance and data-integrity of your drive. Contact your local software retailer for
more information about the software best suited for your computer.
• The IEEE-1394 standard for FireWire sets a limit of 63 FireWire devices per computer.
When connecting directly to your computer, there should be no more than 16 cable
lengths between the computer’s FireWire port and the last FireWire device.
General Use Precautions:
• Use only the power supply shipped with the device
• Do not expose the hard drive to temperatures outside the range of 5°C (41°F) to 45°C
(104°F). Doing so may damage the drive or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your
drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window.)
• Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions.
Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury.
• Always unplug the hard drive 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.
• (Hard Drive) Do not place the drive near sources of magnetic interference, such
as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the
operation and stability of your hard drive.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the drive or use excessive force on it.
• Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the
outside of the drive. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.
Macintosh: drag the drive icon to the trash (or select the “Put-Away” command
from the File menu) to remove it from the desktop.
Windows: double click the “unplug or eject hardware” icon ( ) located at the
edge of your start bar. Select the device and press the “stop” button (Windows)
before disconnecting the drive.
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