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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will
increase its life and reliability. This section provides
some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Caring for your LifeBook notebook
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Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive
electronic device. Treat it with care.
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Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable
carrying case.
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To protect your notebook from damage and to opti-
mize system performance, be sure to keep all air all
vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This
may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the
environment in which the system is used.
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Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air
vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or
on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.
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Do not attempt to service the computer yourself.
Always follow installation instructions closely.
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Keep it away from food and beverages.
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If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:
1. Turn it off.
2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried
out, call your support representative.
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Do not use your notebook in a wet environment (near
a bathtub, swimming pool).
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Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are
approved for your notebook.
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Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other
environmental hazards.
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Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for
long periods of time as temperatures above
140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.
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Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots
when they are not in use.
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Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.
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If you are carrying your notebook in a briefcase, or
any other carrying case, make sure that there are no
objects in the case pressing on the lid.
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Do not drop your notebook.
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Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook
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Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug,
not the cord.)
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Clean your notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do
not use abrasives or solvents.
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Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen.
Never use glass cleaners.
Storing your LifeBook notebook
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If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn
the notebook off, fully charge the battery, then remove
and store all Lithium ion batteries.
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Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you
store your notebook with a battery installed, the
battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced.
In addition, a faulty battery might damage the note-
book.
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Store your notebook in a cool, dry location.
Temperatures should remain between -25ºC (13ºF)
and 60ºC (140ºF).
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook
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Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
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Do not check your notebook as baggage. Carry it with
you.
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When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the
drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper).
If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to
install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive
through a metal detector. Have your hard drive hand-
inspected by security personnel. You can however, put
your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray
machine.
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Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling
overseas. Check the following diagram to determine
which adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.
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The system contains components that
can be severely damaged by electro-
static discharge (ESD). To minimize risk
to the components, observe the
following precautions:
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Before docking or undocking your
LifeBook notebook (when using a port
replicator), it is a good practice to
always touch a grounded metal object
to discharge static electricity built up
in your body.
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Be sure to power down your system
before adding or removing system
components. Even if the system is in
hibernate or standby states, data
could be lost or memory could be
damaged if power is still available to
the system.
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When installing or removing a
memory module, hold it by the edge
so as not to touch any contacts or
chips. Be careful not to touch any
internal computer terminals or compo-
nents; the oil from your fingers could
cause a short to the components.
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Electrical equipment may be hazardous if
misused. Operations of this product or
similar products, must always be super-
vised by an adult. Do not allow children
access to the interior of any electrical
products and do not permit them to
handle any cables.
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