Operating Basics

Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.

Moving the computer

While the computer is designed for flexible day-to-day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble-free operation.

■Before moving the computer, it is recommended that you change the setting associated with the Hard Disk Drive Protection feature. Please refer to the section, Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection, in this chapter for further information.

■Make sure all disk/disc activity has ended before moving the computer - check that the HDD and other indicators on the front of the computer are off.

■Turn off (shut down) the computer.

■Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer.

■Close the display panel.

■Do not pick up the computer by its display panel.

■Before carrying your computer, shut it down, disconnect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down - a failure to follow this instruction may result in minor heat injury.

■Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock - a failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer, computer failure or loss of data.

■Never transport your computer with any cards installed - this may cause damage to either the computer and/or the card resulting in product failure.

■Always use a suitable carry case when transporting the computer.

■When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything.

■Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements.

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection

This computer has a function for reducing the risk of damage on the hard disk drive.

Using an acceleration sensor built into the computer, TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs of movement of the computer, and automatically moves the Hard Disk Drive head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-disk contact.

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