14 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual
Handling Spills
Do not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid
spills is to avoid eating and drinking around your computer. If
you do spill something on your computer, turn off your
computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following:
•
If you spill liquid on the keyboard, drain as much of the
liquid from the keyboard as possible. Be careful not to let
the liquid drip onto the LCD panel. Allow the system to
dry for several days before trying to use it.
•
If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad,
unplug it and drain as much of the liquid as possible.
Allow the keyboard to sit at room temperature for a full
day before trying to use it.
Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam
the keyboard despite your efforts to dry it.
•
If you spill liquid on the LCD panel, clean it immediately
with a soft cloth and denatured alcohol. Do not use
water, window cleaner, acetone, aromatic solvent, or dry,
rough towels to clean it.
Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen.
If your screen is damaged, contact your
authorized AST service center for a replacement.
Storing the Computer for Long Periods
If possible, leave the AC adapter connected to the computer
when the computer is not in use. This helps extend the life of the
battery and keeps the battery fully charged.
If you will not be using the computer for an extended period of
time (a month or more), you should charge the battery until it is
completely full. After you have done so, remove the battery
from the unit.
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