Caring for your computer
vRegister your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to the Web page: www.lenovo.com/register). This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades.
vOnly an authorized Lenovo repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer.
vDo not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed.
vTake care not to turn your computer over while the ac adapter is plugged in. This could break the adapter plug.
vStore your external and removable hard disk, diskette, CD, DVD, and
vBefore you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the device.
–ExpressCard
–Smart Card
–Memory Card, such as SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard,
–Memory module
–PCI Express Mini Card
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Occasionally clean your computer as follows:
1.Prepare a mixture of a gentle
2.Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge.
3.Squeeze excess liquid from the sponge.
4.Wipe the cover with the sponge, using a circular motion and taking care not to let any excess liquid drip.
5.Wipe the surface to remove the detergent.
6.Rinse the sponge with clean running water.
7.Wipe the cover with the clean sponge.
8.Wipe the surface again with a dry, soft
9.Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove any cloth fibers from the computer surface.
Cleaning your computer keyboard
1.Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a soft,
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