L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x
together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys.
Attempting to clean the keyboard with a spray on cleaner or rag soaked with cleaner the liquid can drip onto the circuitry sight unseen. Once the liquid seeps between the layers of circuitry, it can cause corrosion or other damage to the circuits. This can result in keys which no longer operate, or which, when pressed, record the wrong characters and other similar failures.
There is no repair for this problem other than replace- ment. The solution is to become aware of the issue and take appropriate steps to protect your keyboard.
Cleaning should be done with a rag dampened (but not soaking) with cleaning solution. Use extreme care to prevent liquid from dripping between the keys. Spraying directly on the keys should be avoided. The spray should be applied first to the cloth, and then the cloth wiped over the keys.
BATTERIES
Caring for your Batteries
■Always handle batteries carefully.
■Do not
■Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incin- erate the battery.
■Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.
■Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.
■Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
■Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
■Set the power management for maximum battery life.
■Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.
■Limit your
■Disable the Windows CD auto insert function.
■Always use fully charged batteries.
■Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.
FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES
Caring for your Floppy Disks
■Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations.
■Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field.
■Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.
■Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).
■Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.
Caring for your optional Floppy Disk Drive
■To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene, paint thinner or other volatile material.
■Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe tem- perature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).
■Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment.
■Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration.
■Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk
drive or disk.
■Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.
CDs
Caring for your CDs
CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.
■Always store your CDs in its case when it is not in use.
■Always handle CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.
■Avoid storing any CDs in extreme temperatures.
■Do not bend CDs or set heavy objects on them.
■Do not spill liquids on CDs.
■Do not scratch CDs.
■Do not put a label on CDs.
■Do not get dust on CDs.
■Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
■If a CD is subjected to a sudden change in tempera- ture, cold to warm condensation may form on the sur- face. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free
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