Handling (continued)
Always carry your computer with you when traveling. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this issue.
It is a good idea to make backup copies on SD memory cards/MultiMedia Cards and carry them with you.
Battery Pack
Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of
Avoid Heat
Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose it to exces- sive heat.
KeepArticles Away
Do not place the battery pack to- gether with articles such as neck- laces or hairpins when carrying or storing.
Do Not Disassemble
Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack, expose it to bumps or shocks, or deform, dis- assemble, or modify it.
Do Not Short
Do not short the positive (+) and negative
Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and
Direct Sunlight
Do not charge, use or leave the battery pack for extended peri- ods where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, in a hot place (in an automobile on a sunny day, for example), or in a cold place.
Do Not Put Into a Microwave Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven or a pressur- ized chamber.
Do Not Use With Any Other
Device
The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the speci- fied computer. Do not use it with a device other than the one for which it was designed.
Stop Using
Should the battery emit an ab- normal odor, become hot to the touch, become discolored, change shape, or become in any way different from normal, re- move it from the computer and stop using it.
If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes 30 % to 40 % and store it in a cool, dry place.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer, charging begins automatically. 
If the battery leaks and the fluid get into your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immedi- ately flush your eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical treatment as soon as possible.
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