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LOSSARY

Bit - The smallest unit of digital

data. In binary code, a bit is

represented logically as a either

a 1 or a 0.

Buffer - RAM cache that tem-

porarily stores data so it can

be delivered to a device as it is

needed.

Bus - An electronic link that

allows the transmission of data

between digital devices, such

as computers and computer

peripherals.

Byte - A unit of digital data,

usually made up of eight bits.

Data Stream - The flow of data

between digital devices such as

computers and hard drives.

Driver - Software that enables

communication between a com-

puter and a peripheral.

Gigabyte - 1,024 megabytes

(binary); 1,000 megabytes

(decimal), or approximately one

billion bytes.

Hardware - Physical compo-

nents of a computer system

(computer, hard drives, print-

ers, etc.)

Hub - A device which links

peripherals together onto the

same data bus.

Interface - Junction between

two items of hardware or soft-

ware for the exchange of data.

Mb (Megabit) - One million bits.

Mbps (Megabits per second)

- A data transmission speed

of one million bits per second.

Data transmissions are mea-

sured in bits (kilobits, megabits

etc) per second.

MB (Megabyte) - 1,048,576

bytes (binary); 1,000,000

bytes (decimal).

Operating System (OS)

- Software that controls the

assignment and use of hard-

ware and software resources.

Peripheral - A generic term for

hard drives, printers, scanners

and other discrete devices that

add functionality to a computer.

Port - A connection which

enables compatible peripherals

to send and receive data.

Software - A set of instructions

that enable a computer to per-

form pre-programmed functions

in the order specified by the

user.

Storage - Any equipment which

stores data, such as hard

drives, CDs, and DVDs.

EAR

IMITED

AcomData warrants this product (the "Product") against defects in material or workman-

ship as follows:

1. LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from AcomData

or its local representative supplier, AcomData will repair defective Product (or, at its

option, replace with a new or recertified product) at no charge. After this 1 year period,

you must pay for all labor charges.

2. PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from AcomData

or its local representative supplier, AcomData will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt

replacement parts in exchange for defective parts of this Product. Any replacement parts

will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days from

installation by AcomData. All exchanged parts replaced under this warranty will become

the property of AcomData.

This warranty only covers the hardware components packaged with the Product. This war-

ranty does not cover any software contained in, or included with, the Product; any such

software is provided "AS IS". Please refer to any documentation included with the software

for your rights and obligations with respect to the software. This warranty extends only to

you, the original purchaser. It is not transferable to any one who subsequently purchases

the Product from you. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that

the Product is within the warranty period) must be presented to obtain warranty service.

To obtain warranty service you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight

prepaid, in either it's original packaging, or in a package that provides the Product with

a degree of protection equivalent to that of the original packaging, to AcomData. Please

contact AcomData at the number listed on the reverse side for further information.

AcomData is not responsible for any damage to, or loss of, any programs, data, or other

information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder. Be sure to

remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty prior

to returning the Product to AcomData. AcomData is not liable for any loss or damage to

these items.

This limited warranty does not cover: (1) any consumables (such as batteries) supplied with

this product; cosmetic damages; damage or loss to any software programs, data or remov-

able storage media; or damage due to the Product such as but not limited to excessive heat

or humidity, or modifications of this Product; (2) improper installation, operation, testing

or maintenance of this Product; (3) power failure or connection to improper voltage supply;

or; (4) attempted repair by any party other than AcomData. This Warranty does not apply

when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with accessories,

products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or where it is determined by AcomData

that there is no fault with this Product itself. This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory

applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.

Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the

consumer. AcomData shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for

breach of any express or implied warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or

ARRANTY