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Routine care
Cleaning the display
CAUTION:
chemicals on the display.
To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the
screen requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner.
Cleaning the keyboard
WARNING!
vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. A vacuum cleaner can deposit household debris
on the keyboard surface.
Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles that
can become trapped beneath the keys. A can of compressed air with a straw extension can be used
to blow air around and under the keys to loosen and remove debris.
Traveling and shipping
The computer is built to go with you. For best results, follow the traveling and shipping tips described
here:
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To prepare the computer for traveling and shipping, follow these steps:
1.
Back up your information.
2.
Remove all discs and external media cards, such as digital cards.
CAUTION:
information, remove discs from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay, and
before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive.
3.
Turn off and then disconnect all external devices.
4.
Shut down the computer.
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Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer.
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When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand luggage, and do not check it in with the rest of
your bags.
CAUTION:
include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Security devices that use X-rays to
check luggage moving on conveyor belts will not damage drives.
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If you plan to use the computer during a flight, check with the airline in advance. In-flight
computer use is at the discretion of the airline.
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If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks,
remove the battery and store it separately.
To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a
To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of
Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields
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