Western Digital My Book Live Duo User Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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MY BOOK LIVE DUO
USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 1
Important User Information
Important Safety Instructions
Recording Your WD Product Information
Important Safety Instructions
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can
result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect
you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use this product near any liquids.
 Do not place this product on an unstable surface. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.

Do not drop the product.
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Do not block the slots and openings on the top and bottom of the chassis; to ensure
proper ventilation and reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Making sure the drive
is standing upright also helps prevent overheating.

Operate this product only from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power
company.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
persons will walk on the cord.

If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating
of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension
cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into
the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
 Never push objects of any kind into this product through the chassis slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
- When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled on the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are fol-
lowed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions
since improper adjustment may result in damage and require extensive work by a
qualified technician to the product to normal condition.