Store your external and removable hard disk drive or optical drives 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

Mini-PCI card

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 or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete; otherwise, your data could become damaged.

Take care in setting passwords

Remember your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo will not reset it, and you might have to replace your system board or hard disk drive.

Care for the fingerprint reader

The following actions could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it not to work properly:

Scratching the surface of the reader with a hard, pointed object.

Scraping the surface of the reader with your fingernail or anything hard.

Using or touching the reader with a dirty finger.

If you notice any of the following conditions, gently clean the surface of the reader with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth:

The surface of the reader is dirty or stained.

The surface of the reader is wet.

The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your fingerprint.

Register your computer

Register your ThinkPad computer with Lenovo at http://www.lenovo.com/register. This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades.

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 kitchen-use detergent (one that does not contain abrasive powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use 5 parts water to 1 part detergent.

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.

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Lenovo E431, E531 Cleaning the cover of your computer, Take care in setting passwords, Care for the fingerprint reader