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This section provides cautions on handling the hard disk drive.
Cautions
To prevent faults, note the following.
● Data is read from the hard disk drive or written to it while the internal disk that stores data is
rotating at high speeds. Since it is a very delicate device, do not carry the PC with the power
on or do not apply shock or vibration to the PC.
● Do not use or store the hard disk drive in an area where temperature changes sharply in an
extremely wide range.
● Do not place the hard disk drive in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater.
● Do not use or store the hard disk drive in an area subjected to shock or vibration.
● Do not use or store the hard disk drive in a humid or dusty area.
● Do not use or store the hard disk drive near a magnet or device that generates a strong magnetic
field.
● Do not disassemble or break down the hard disk drive.
● Keep them free from condensation or moisture.
Point
• Improper handling may damage the data stored on the disk. Always make backup copies of
important data.
• Even hard disks of the same type have different capacities. It is recommended to back up data
not in units of hard disks but in units of files or sectors.
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