Taking Care Of Your Hard Drive; For Internal Hard Drives; For External Pc Cards; Cleaning Your Computer - Hitachi GD8000 User Manual

GD8000 User Guide
Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle
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if at all possible.
Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures
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for long periods. To prevent possible damage to the battery,
the GD8000 does not allow the battery to charge if the internal
temperature of the battery gets too low (< 5°C or < 41°F) or too
high (> 50°C or > 122°F).
Charge the battery nightly where the temperature will remain
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around 20°C (68°F).
Recalibrate your battery
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degrades.

Taking Care of Your Hard Drive

The GD8000 hard drive is a removable, shock-mounted drive.
You can reduce the risk of damage to the hard drive and
increase the reliability of the hard drive and data integrity by
following the recommendations below.

For Internal Hard Drives

Do not intentionally drop the computer. The unit is designed to
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withstand the day to day rigors of the mobile environment and
provide years of reliable service. The useful life of the product
can be enhanced by not intentionally abusing it
Whenever possible, suspend the unit by pressing
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moving it from one location to another. This unloads the read/
write heads and spins down the disk, reducing exposure to high
operating shocks.
Maintain the environmental seal of the computer by keeping all
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external access doors closed and latched.
Avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperatures or moisture
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when the doors are open
Periodically backup or archive important files and data.
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For External PC Cards

Each PC Card manufacturer provides specific guidelines for
the care and handling of the product. In addition, follow these
recommendations:
When the PC Card is not inserted in a PC Card socket, store the
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PC Card in a protective carrying case. This will help protect it
from inadvertent shocks.
Always use care when handling PC Cards. Do not drop, bend,
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flex, or crush them.
Avoid exposing PC Cards to extreme moisture, heat, or sunlight.
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Keep all debris out of the connector to ensure good electrical
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connections.
There are no user repairable parts in the PC Card slot. Do not
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attempt to disassemble any part of the device. The warranty
will be voided if drive seals are broken or screws have been
removed.
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Periodically backup or archive important files and data.
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If you have problems with your PC Card, contact the
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manufacturer for more information and troubleshooting
information.

Cleaning Your Computer

Cleaning the Outside Case

1.
Disconnect external power and turn off the computer.
2.
Remove the battery
3.
Add a small amount of water to a soft cloth and clean the
computer case. Do not use paper products because they can
scratch the surface.
4.
Wipe off any excess liquid with a soft cloth.
5.
Reinstall the battery.
CAUTION
Aerosols, solvents, or strong detergents are not
recommended cleaning solutions and may void your warranty.
For system decontamination recommendations please contact
your support representative.

Cleaning the Display

Use a soft, dry cloth. In some cases, you can use a small
before
amount of water to remove streaks or smears. For difficult
display cleaning tasks, use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol
and water. Do not use paper products because they can
scratch the screen.

Cleaning the External Power Connector

The external power connector may sometimes be exposed
to moisture and/or contamination causing an unreliable
connection to the external power source. Clean the connector
with a cotton swab dipped in electronics grade isopropyl
alcohol.

Cleaning the RJ-11/ RJ-45 / USB Connectors

If the connector pins get dirty, clean the connector with a
cotton swab dipped in electronics grade isopropyl alcohol.
Maintenance and Storage
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