USER TIPS ON THEFT REDUCTION & DAMAGE REDUCTION

STEPS TO PREVENT LAPTOP THEFT

• Use the provided cable and lock whenever the laptop is left unattended
• Do not leave the laptop in view in a car. Preferably, do not leave the laptop in a car at all.
• The laptop should not be left on a seat or on the floor in a public place.
• Give metal objects on your person to airport security before placing the laptop on the x-ray conveyor. This prevents theft while you are delayed with a hand wand scan.
• Keep the laptop in sight or contact while riding, or seated or standing for service in public.
• Do not leave the laptop unattended in a motel or hotel room, or residential areas where people unknown to you may visit in your absence and take the laptop.

LAPTOP HANDLING & STORAGE DON'TS TO AVOID DAMAGE

DO NOT:

• Allow unauthorized persons to use your laptop or leave where young children might misuse.
• Subject your laptop to physical punishment, such as dropping or bumping.
• Place heavy objects on your laptop.
• Place the laptop partially over the edge of a table or desk.
• Spill or allow liquids into your laptop or use your laptop in or near water.
• Disassemble or attempt to repair the laptop.
• Scratch, twist, hit or push the surface of your laptop LCD screen.
• Place any objects between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard.
• Pick up or hold your laptop by the display, but do hold it by the bottom half.
• Turn the laptop over while the AC adapter is plugged in, this can break the adapter plug.
• Move the laptop while the hard drive is accessing data, i.e., indicator is blinking.
• Use or store your laptop where the temperature is below 41° F or above 95° F.
• Leave your laptop in your car.
• Use your laptop on the beach, where sand may get inside of it.
• Set up the laptop with the power cord or Ethernet cord stretch out over an area where someone may trip over it.
• Use the laptop on surfaces where the fan may be blocked, this may cause overheating.
• Put stickers on the cover of the laptop.
• Write or carve anything on the case of the laptop.
• Place the laptop closer than 5 inches to electrical appliances that generate a strong magnetic field, i.e., motor, magnet, TV, refrigerator, or large audio speakers.
• Put an operating cell phone on the laptop.
• Press on the middle part of the diskette drive or CD-ROM drive.
• Insert a diskette at an angle, this may damage the drive.
• Place more than one label on a diskette, or allow the label to be loose.
• Touch the lens on the CD-ROM tray.
• Close the CD-ROM tray until the CD-ROM clicks into the center pivot of the drive.
• Connect the modem to a PBX or other digital telephone extension line.
• Leave connected to telephone line during electrical storms.
• Replace battery with other than recommended by laptop manufacturer.
• Check the laptop as baggage; give to bellman or valet, ship or mail.

CARRYING THE LAPTOP SAFELY

• Do not move the laptop when the hard drive is accessing data, i.e. indicator blinking.
• Remove disks from the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive before carrying.
• Power off the laptop or enter suspend or hibernation mode, then close the LCD.
• Unplug all external cables and cords and make sure all doors and covers are closed.
• Use the carrying case provided that has adequate cushion and protection. Do not place in a backpack or a tightly packed suitcase or bag to prevent LCD damage.
• Do not carry the laptop un-covered in inclement weather.

CLEANING THE LAPTOP

• Do not spray cleaner directly on the display or keyboard, or use a vacuum cleaner.
• Use a soft cloth moistened with non-alkaline detergent to wipe the laptop exterior.
• Gently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth.
• The keyboard may cause a scratch-like stain on the LCD if the cover is pressed from the outside. Wipe the stain with a dry soft cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth with LCD cleaner and wipe the stain again. Dry the LCD before closing it.