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Care and Maintenance
Care and MaintenanceIf you use your LifeBook carefully, you will increase its
life and reliability. This section provides some tips for
looking after the LifeBook and its devices.
LIFEBOOK
Caring for your LifeBook
■Your LifeBook is a durable but sensitive electronic
device. Treat it with 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:
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 will not boot after it has dried
out, call your support representative.
■Do not use your LifeBook in a wet environment (near
a bathtub, swimming pool).
■Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are
approved for your LifeBook.
■Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other
environmental hazards.
■Do not expose your LifeBook to direct sunlight for
long periods of time as temperatures ab ove
140° F (60° C) may damage your LifeBook.
■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 LifeBook in a briefcase, or any
other carrying case, make sure that there are no
objects in the case pressing on the lid.
■Do not drop your LifeBook.
■Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.
Cleaning your LifeBook
■Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug,
not the cord.)
■Clean your LifeBook 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 LifeBook
■If storing your LifeBook for a month or longer, turn
your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batter-
ies.
■Store your LifeBook and batteries
separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery
installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life
will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might
damage your LifeBook.
■Store your LifeBook in a cool, dry location.
Temperatures should remain between -25ºC (13ºF)
and 60ºC (140ºF).
Traveling with your LifeBook
■Do not transport your LifeBook while it is turned on.
■Do not check your LifeBook as baggage. Carry it with
you.
■Never put your LifeBook through a metal detector.
Have your LifeBook hand-inspected by security per-
sonnel. You can, however, put your LifeBook through
a properly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid problems,
place your LifeBook close to the entrance of the
machine and remove it as soon as possible or have
your LifeBook hand-inspected by security personnel.
Security officials may require you to turn your Life-
Book 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 de tector. Have your hard d rive hand-
inspected by security personnel. You can however, put
your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray
machine.
■Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling
overseas. Check the following diagram to determine
which plug adapter you'll need or ask your travel
agent.
CAUTION
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused.
Operations 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.
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