Carry your computer properly
•Before moving your computer, be sure to remove any media, turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables.
•When picking up your open computer, hold it by the bottom. Do not pick up or hold your computer by the display.
Handle storage media and drives properly
•Store your external and removable hard disk drive in the appropriate containers or packaging when they are not being used.
•Before you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the device.
–Memory module
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–Memory card, such as an SD card, SDHC card, SDXC card, and a MultiMediaCard
Note: Not all listed devices are included in your computer.
This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the device.
•While transferring data to or from a flash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer into sleep mode before the data transfer is complete; otherwise, your data could become damaged.
Register your computer
•Register your ThinkPad computer with Lenovo. For more information, see “Registering your computer” on page 11.
Be sure not to modify your computer
•Only an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer.
•Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed.
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Occasionally clean your computer by doing the following:
1.Prepare a mixture of a gentle
2.Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge.
3.Squeeze excess liquid from the sponge.
4.Wipe the cover with the sponge, using a circular motion and taking care not to let any excess liquid drip.
5.Wipe the surface to remove the detergent.
6.Rinse the sponge with clean running water.
7.Wipe the cover with the clean sponge.
8.Wipe the surface again with a dry, soft,
9.Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove any fibers from the cloth.
Cleaning your computer keyboard
To clean the computer keyboard, do the following:
1. Apply some isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a soft,
