Cleaning The Keyboard; Cleaning The Convertible Notebook Screen; Maintaining The Battery - Gateway Convertible notebook Reference Manual

Your convertible notebook is cooled by air circulated through
the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With
your convertible notebook turned off and unplugged, brush
the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Be careful
not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean
dust from the inside of your convertible notebook with the
exception of the memory bay.
dust and lint using an aerosol can of air.

Cleaning the keyboard

You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an
aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to
remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.
If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your convertible
notebook and turn the convertible notebook upside down. Let
the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use
it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may
need to replace it. A replacement keyboard may not be
covered by your warranty.

Cleaning the convertible notebook screen

can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.
Use the special cleaning cloth included with your convertible
notebook to wipe away dust and fingerprints. Dampen the
cloth with water or a mild window glass cleaner solution but
never spray anything directly on the surface. If liquid collects
around the edges, wipe it up immediately.

Maintaining the battery

The life span of a convertible notebook battery is about 1.5
to 3 years, under normal conditions. As the battery begins to
die, you will have to recharge the battery more frequently
because it cannot hold a full charge.
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Tip
You may want to occasionally open the memory bay door and remove
Caution
A convertible notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and
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