Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 75

Cleaning Your PowerBook

Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its
components:
ÂShut down your PowerBook and remove the battery.
ÂUse a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting
moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer.
ÂDon’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.

Cleaning Your PowerBook Display

To clean your PowerBook screen, do the following:
ÂShut down your PowerBook and remove the battery.
ÂDampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen.
Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.
Understanding General Safety Instructions
For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord), remove the battery, and
disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists:
ÂYou want to remove any parts.
ÂThe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
ÂYou spill something into the case.
ÂYour computer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture.
ÂYour computer has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged.
ÂYou suspect that your computer needs service or repair.
ÂYou want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described earlier).
Important: The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord
and phone cord, and remove the battery. Make sure at least one end of the power cord
is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to.
Your AC cord came with a three-wire grounding plug that will only fit into a grounded
AC outlet. If you are unable to insert the AC cord plug because the outlet is not
grounded, you may use the two pronged plug or contact a licensed electrician to
replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet.