Thinkpad Do's - IBM Thinkpad TransNote Service And Troubleshooting Manual

v Do not place a turned-on cellular telephone on or near the computer. The
phone might cause a malfunction in the computer system.
v Do not hard-mount your computer in a vehicle or in any other place where
it is subject to strong vibration.
v Do not crush, drop, or physically punish the removable hard disk when it
is outside your computer.
v Do not connect the modem to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other
digital telephone extension line. Your computer can use only a
public-switched telephone network (PSTN). The use of a phone line other
than PSTN can damage your modem. If you are not sure which kind of
phone line you are using, contact your telephone company. Many hotels or
office buildings use digital telephone extension lines, so check before
connecting the telephone cable in such places.
v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any
part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning
or when the battery is charging. Your computer dissipates some heat during
normal operation. This heat is a function of the level of system activity and
battery charge level. Extended contact with your body, even through
clothing, could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn.

ThinkPad do's

Treat your computer like precision electronic machinery.
v When installing your hard disk, follow the instructions in the on-board help
or manuals shipped with your computer, and apply pressure only where
needed on the device.
v If your computer has a device bay and you are replacing the device in it,
make sure that the device is warm- or hot-swappable, or else turn off the
computer. For details, refer to the on-board help.
v If you exchange drives in your computer, reinstall the plastic bezel faces (if
supplied).
v Store your external and removable hard disk, diskette, CD-ROM, and
DVD-ROM drives in the appropriate containers or packaging when they are
not being used.
v Choose a quality carrying case that will protect your computer.
v Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to prevent the
risk of suffocation from plastic bags.
v Register your ThinkPad products with IBM (refer to the Web page:
www.pc.ibm.com/register). This can help authorities return your computer
to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables IBM to
notify you about possible upgrades.
v Check the IBM Web pages (www.ibm.com/thinkpad) periodically to get
current information about your computer.
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