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Care and maintenance
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Care and maintenance
Taking care of your notebook
■ Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight. Do not place it near
sources of heat, such as a radiator.
■ Do not expose your notebook to temperatures below 32ºF (0ºC) or above
122ºF (50ºC).
■ Do not subject your notebook to magnetic fields.
■ Do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture.
■ Do not spill water or any liquid on your notebook.
■ Do not subject your notebook to heavy shock and vibration.
■ Do not expose your notebook to dust and dirt.
■ Never place objects on top of your notebook.
■ Never place your notebook on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
■ Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
■ Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully
route the power cord and any cables away from all potential traffic.
■ When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself. Instead,
pull on the plug.
■ The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged into an extension cord
should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord.