Fujitsu C2010, C2111 manual Care and Maintenance, Fujitsu Lifebook Notebook, W A R N I N G

B5FH-5971.book Page 85 Thursday, May 23, 2002 4:13 PM

Care and Maintenance

If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the LifeBook notebook and its devices.

W A R N I N G

Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Oper- ations of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables.

FUJITSU LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Caring for your Fujitsu notebook

■Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensi- tive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.

■Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.

■Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.

■Keep it away from food and beverages.

■If you accidentally spill liquid on your LifeBook notebook:

1.Turn it off.

2.Position it so that the liquid can run out.

3.Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.

4.If your LifeBook notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.

■Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).

■Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your LifeBook notebook.

■Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.

■Do not expose your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as tempera- tures above 140° F (60° C) may damage your note- book.

■Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.

■Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.

■If you are carrying your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.

■Never position your LifeBook notebook such that the media player drive is supporting the weight of the notebook.

C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e

■Do not drop your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook.

■Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.

Cleaning your Fujitsu notebook

■Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)

■Clean your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

■Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.

Storing your Fujitsu notebook

■If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month or longer, turn your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook off, fully charge the battery, the remove and store all Lithium ion batteries.

■Store your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook notebook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and bat- tery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook notebook.

■Store your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).

Traveling with your Fujitsu notebook

■Do not transport your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook while it is turned on.

■Do not check your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook as bag- gage. Carry it with you.

■Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook when you travel. If you experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.

■Avoid putting your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand- inspected by security personnel. You can however, put your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid problems, place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your LifeBook notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Secu- rity officials may require you to turn your LifeBook notebook On. Make sure you have a charged battery on hand.

■When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive through a metal detector. Have your hard drive hand-inspected by

85