To Maintain Your Notebook; To Safeguard Your Data - HP Notebook Series Reference Manual

Basic Operation
Put the notebook in Standby or shut it down before
transporting it. This turns off the hard drive. A drop of a few
inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating
could destroy data or damage the drive.
Carry the notebook in a padded case to protect against bumps
and jolts.
Set down the notebook gently.

To Maintain Your Notebook

Provide adequate ventilation around the notebook. Always
set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can flow freely
around and underneath it.
Always shut down the notebook or put it in Hibernation mode
before putting it in a carrying case or other enclosed space.
Do not pick up or carry the notebook by its display.
Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow
(inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it
gradually to avoid condensation.
Maintain your battery pack for best performance. See the
"Battery Packs and Power Management"

To Safeguard Your Data

Do not use a pointing device or activate any other device that
interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping.
Back up your work regularly. Copy files to diskettes, CDs,
DVDs, and other media, or network drives.
Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus
program included with your notebook) to check your files
and operating system.
Check your disk using the Tools tab in the disk Properties
window.
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