44 Getting Started
Setting up your computer
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0
❖Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If
two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only
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-in-use 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 diskettes is stored magnetically. Placing a
magnet too close to a diskette can erase important files.
❖Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you
receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, 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 or network administrator to
help you.
Setting up your computer
Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery
that needs to be charged before you can use it.