40 Getting Started
Setting up your computer
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one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in
errors or instability in its operation.
Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for
a long period.
❖Avoid spilling liquids into the computer’s keyboard.
If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard, turn off the
computer immediately. Leave the computer turned off
overnight to let it dry out before you use it again.
❖Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a
drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or
writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
❖Keep the computer and disks away from objects that
generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo
speakers.
Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a
magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.
❖Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you
receive via diskette, email, or download from the
Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from
a supplier may contain a computer virus. You’ll need a
special program to check for viruses. Ask your dealer to
help you.
Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to
“Setting up your software” on page 47 before adding external or
internal components to your computer. These components
include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer,
memory, and PC cards.