Maintaining Your Notebook; Caring For Your Computer - Gateway Solo 5300 User Manual

Maintaining
Your Notebook
This chapter provides basic information about maintaining your computer
hardware and software.

Caring for your computer

To extend the life of your system:
Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put any objects
on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra
weight.
When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in a
carrying case.
Keep diskettes, modular drives, and your computer away from magnetic
fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives.
Never turn off your computer when the hard drive indicator is on because
data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted.
Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. The
case or LCD can become very brittle and easy to break in cold
temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures. Damage due
to either extreme is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your
computer is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.
Keep all liquids away from your computer. When spilled onto computer
components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs
that are not covered under your warranty.
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