Caring For Your Notebook - Gateway E-100M Technical Reference Manual

Caring for your notebook

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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do
not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong,
is not made to support extra weight.
When transporting your notebook, we recommend that
you put it in a carrying case.
Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields.
Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives.
Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator
is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or
corrupted.
Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature
changes. The case (and LCD panel) can become 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
notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable
for you.
Keep all liquids away from your notebook. When spilled
onto notebook components, almost any liquid can result
in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard
warranty.
Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt
can clog the internal mechanisms and can lead to
permanent damage to the notebook.
Do not block the ventilation fan slots. If these slots are
blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in
unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the
notebook.
When storing your notebook for an extended period of
time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after
discharging it partway.