Precautions; Maintaining The Performance Of This Unit; Protecting Data On The Hard Disk; Handling Cd-Rom Discs - Sony EditStation ES-7 Operating Instructions Manual

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Precautions

Maintaining the Performance of
This Unit
Operating and storage conditions
Avoid using or storing the unit in places which are:
• very hot or cold
• damp or dusty
• subject to severe vibrations
• near equipment generating strong electromagnetic
currents
• near television or radio transmitting stations or
sources of strong radio waves
• subject to severe interference
Maintenance of this unit
Clean the cabinet, panels, keyboard, and mouse by
wiping with a soft, dry cloth. Remove severe stains by
wiping with a cloth moistened with a neutral solvent,
then wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth. Do not clean with
alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other volatile liquids.
Doing so may damage the finish.
Cleaning the mouse ball
When the ball inside the mouse becomes dirty, remove
the ball as shown in the illustration and clean by
wiping with a cloth that has been soaked with a neutral
solvent. Before cleaning wring the cloth well to
remove excess solvent. After cleaning, wipe the ball
dry with a soft, dry cloth.
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Protecting Data on the Hard Disk

The ES-7 EditStation is equipped with an internal hard
disk. Observe the following precautions to protect the
data on the internal hard disk.
• Do not install the unit in an unstable location or
where it will be subject to vibrations.
• Never move the unit while it is powered on.
• Make periodic backups of the data on the internal
hard disk. Data on the hard disk cannot be recovered
if it is lost because of accidents or hardware
malfunctions.

Handling CD-ROM Discs

The EditStation is supplied with a CD-ROM disc
containing software and an online manual. If proper
care is not exercised when handling the CD-ROM disc,
the data may become unreadable or other errors may
occur. Observe the following precautions when
handling the CD-ROM disc.
CD-ROM disc handling precautions
• Do not touch the disc surface directly with your
hands. Hold the disc by the edge and do not touch the
data surface.
• Do not attach paper notes or stickers to the disc
surface.
• Be careful not to drop the disc. Protect it from severe
shocks.
• Always store the disc in its case to protect the
valuable data it contains.
• Do not store the disc in places which are damp, dusty,
exposed to direct sunlight, or near heaters.
• Never place the CD-ROM disc on the dashboard or
tray of a car.

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