Taking Care Of Your Notebook; To Protect Your Hard Disk Drive; To Maintain Your Notebook - HP Pavilion XF315 Reference Manual

Taking Care of Your Notebook

Basic Operation
Taking Care of Your Notebook
Use the following recommendations to maintain your notebook during everyday use and
prevent potential damage or data loss.

To protect your hard disk drive

Hard disk drives, like other internal notebook components, can be damaged by
inappropriate handling and operation.
• Avoid bumping or jolting the notebook.
• Do not operate the notebook while traveling over bumpy terrain.
• Turn off the notebook or put it on standby or into hibernation before transporting it.
This turns off the hard drive. A drop of even a few inches while the hard drive is
operating could destroy data or damage the drive.
• Carry the notebook in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts.
• Set the notebook down gently.

To maintain your notebook

• Provide adequate ventilation around the notebook. Make sure there is adequate
clearance at the back of the notebook, so that its fan vent is not blocked.
• Always set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can flow freely around and
underneath it. Do not place an operating notebook on carpeting, clothing, or other soft
surface, as this can block the fan's air intake on the bottom of the notebook.
• Always turn off the notebook or put it into hibernation before placing it in a carrying
case or other enclosed space.
• Do not pick up or carry the notebook by its display.
• Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in "Hardware
Specifications" on page 118. Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow
(inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it gradually to avoid condensation.
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