10 Maintenance

Cleaning your Slate

Cleaning products

Use the following products to safely clean and disinfect your Slate:

●Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example: germicidal disposable wipes. These wipes come in a variety of brand names.)

●Alcohol-free glass cleaning fluid

●Water with mild soap solution

●Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)

●Static-free cloth wipes

CAUTION: Avoid the following cleaning products:

Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can permanently damage the surface of the Slate.

Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, which can scratch the Slate. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches.

Cleaning procedures

Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your Slate.

WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your Slate while it is turned on:

Turn off the Slate.

Disconnect external power.

Disconnect all powered external devices.

CAUTION: Do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any Slate surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components.

Cleaning the display

Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-freeglass cleaner. Be sure that the display is dry before closing the display.

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