Be Gentle With Your Computer; Carry Your Computer Properly - Lenovo IdeaPad Y710 User Manual

Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
from your body or clothing to the computer, it poses the same risk of a computer
malfunction.
Your computer is designed and manufactured to minimize any effects of electrostatic
charge. An electrostatic charge above a certain limit, however, can increase the risk of
ESD. Therefore, when using the computer close to an appliance that can produce
negative ions, give special attention to the following:
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- Avoid directly exposing your computer to the air from an appliance that can produce
negative ions.
- Keep your computer and peripherals as far as possible from such an appliance.
- Wherever possible, ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge.
Note:
Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge.

Be Gentle with Your Computer

Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or
under the keyboard.
Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your
computer, display, or external devices.

Carry Your Computer Properly

Before moving your computer, be sure to remove any media, turn off attached
devices, and disconnect cords and cables.
Be sure your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned off, before moving it.
This will prevent damage to the hard disk drive and data loss.
When picking up your open computer, hold it by the bottom. Do not pick up or hold
your computer by the display.
Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. Do not
pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag.
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