Handling your computer
ThinkPad do's
ŸTreat your computer like a precision piece of electronic machinery.
Ÿ Retain and | store packing | materials | safely | out of | reach of child |
to prevent | the risk of | suffocation | from | plastic | bags. |
ŸRegister your ThinkPad products with IBMSetup(refer to the
Guide). | This | can help | authorities | return your computer to you if | ||
is | lost | or | stolen. Registering your computer also enables IBM to | |||
notify | you | about | possible upgrades. | |||
Ÿ Check the IBM web | pageswww.pc.atibm.com | periodically to | ||||
get | current | information | about your | computer. | ||
Cleaning your computer
Occasionally clean | your | computer | as | follows: | ||
Ÿ | Use | a soft cloth moistened with a nonalkaline detergent to wipe | ||||
| the | exterior | of the computer. |
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Ÿ | Don't | spray cleaner | directly | on | the display or the keyboard. | |
ŸGently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid using alcohol detergent to clean the LCD.
Carrying the computer
When carrying the computer, follow these instructions to prevent pos- sible damage to your computer and data.
1. Disconnect and store the external diskette drive.
2. Turn off all attached devices.
3. Turn off the computer and close the LCD.
4. Unplug all external cables and cords connected to the computer.
5. Make sure all computer doors and covers are closed.
6.Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion an protection.
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