IBM i Series 1200, i Series 1300 manual Carrying your computer, Cleaning your computer, Life

Handling your ThinkPad computer

line other		than	PSTN can damage your modem. If you are not
sure	which kind		of phone line you are using, contact your tele-
phone	company. Many hotels or office buildings use digital tele-
phone	extension		lines, so check before connecting the telephone
cable	in	such	places.

Ÿ Do not place an active cellular phone on the computer.

Carrying your computer

When carrying your computer, follow these instructions to prevent possible damage to your computer and data:

1.Remove any media from the external diskette drive or CD-ROM 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 your com- puter.

5. Make sure all computer doors and covers are closed.

6.Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion an protection.

Cleaning your computer

You should occasionally clean your computer as follows:

Ÿ	Use	a soft cloth moistened with non-alkaline detergent to wipe
	the	exterior of the computer.
Ÿ	Don't	spray cleaner directly on the display or keyboard.

ŸGently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth.

Extending your battery

life

The

amount

of

battery

power

consumed

by your

computer

depends

on such conditions as the usage frequency, the

operating

temper-

ature,

and

the

period

in

storage

(if unused). The following tips c

help

you

to

extend

the

life of

your battery:

Ÿ If your battery is brand new

and you are charging it for th

time,

it

might

not

become

fully

charged due

to the

characteris

of

the

chemicals

in

the

cell.

To

maximize performance,

ensure

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