82 Getting Started
Caring for your computer
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Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so
may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. For
more information, see “Powering down the computer” on
page 109.
Caring for your computer
This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your
computer. For information about taking care of your
computer’s battery, see “Running the computer on battery
power” on page 119.

Cleaning the computer

Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s
keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner
directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic
chemical products to clean the computer.
To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel
and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your
Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning
products.

Closing the display panel

When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the
display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer.
If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will
occur:
❖If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD
panel will automatically turn off until you open it again.