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• Store your external and removable hard disk drive or optical drives in the appropriate containers or
packaging when they are not being used.
• Before you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action
reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the device.
– Memory module
– Mini-PCI card
– Memory card, such as an SD card, SDHC card, SDXC card, and a MultiMediaCard
Note: Not all listed devices are included in your computer.
This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the device.
• While transferring data to or from a ash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer into
sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete; otherwise, your data could become
damaged.
Take care in setting passwords
• Remember your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo will not reset it,
and you might have to replace your system board or hard disk drive.
Care for the ngerprint reader
The following actions could damage the ngerprint reader or cause it not to work properly:
• Scratching the surface of the reader with a hard, pointed object.
• Scraping the surface of the reader with your ngernail or anything hard.
• Using or touching the reader with a dirty nger.
If you notice any of the following conditions, gently clean the surface of the reader with a dry, soft, lint-free
cloth:
• The surface of the reader is dirty or stained.
• The surface of the reader is wet.
• The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your ngerprint.
Register your computer
• Register your ThinkPad computer with Lenovo at http://www.lenovo.com/register. This can help
authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables
Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades.
Be sure not to modify your computer
• Only an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer.
• Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed.
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Occasionally clean your computer by doing the following:
1. Prepare a mixture of a gentle kitchen-use detergent (one that does not contain abrasive powder or
strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use 5 parts water to 1 part detergent.
2. Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge.
3. Squeeze excess liquid from the sponge.
4. Wipe the cover with the sponge, using a circular motion and taking care not to let any excess liquid drip.
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