HP 370697-002 manual To Maintain Your Notebook, To Safeguard Your Data

Basic Operation

■Put the notebook in Standby or shut it down before transporting it. This turns off the hard drive. A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating could destroy data or damage the drive.

■Carry the notebook in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts.

■Set down the notebook gently.

To Maintain Your Notebook

■Provide adequate ventilation around the notebook. Always set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can flow freely around and underneath it.

■Always shut down the notebook or put it in Hibernation mode before putting it in a carrying case or other enclosed space.

■Do not pick up or carry the notebook by its display.

■Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it gradually to avoid condensation.

■Maintain your battery pack for best performance. See the “Battery Packs and Power Management” chapter.

To Safeguard Your Data

■Do not use a pointing device or activate any other device that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping.

■Back up your work regularly. Copy files to diskettes, CDs, DVDs, and other media, or network drives.

■Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to check your files and operating system.

■Check your disk using the Tools tab in the disk Properties window.

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