Caring For Your Computer - Gateway E-6500 User Manual

Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer

Caring for your computer

To extend the life of your computer:
When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in the original
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packaging materials.
Keep diskettes and your computer away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can
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erase data on both diskettes and hard drives.
Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes.
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Keep all liquids away from your computer. When spilled onto computer
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components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are
not covered under your warranty.
Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the internal
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mechanisms.
Do not block the ventilation fan.
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■ When storing your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power.
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