Maintaining and Caring for Your Tablet PC
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Maintaining and Caring
for Your Tablet PC
Taking care of your tablet PC will reduce the risk of damage to your device and
ensure that it operates properly.
To help you maintain the quality and function of your tablet PC, this chapter
provides guidelines on how to protect, store, clean, and travel with your device.
Protecting Your Tablet PC
To safeguard the integrity of the data stored on your tablet PC as well as the
device, please follow the precautions described below:
•
Install an anti-virus program to monitor potential viruses that could damage
your files.
Storing and Handling Your Tablet
PC
General Storage and Handling Guidelines
•
Use your tablet PC at the recommended temperature
—
between 0
°
C (32
°
F)
and 55
°
C (131
°
F)
—
to ensure optimal performance (Actual operating
temperature depends on product specifications.)
•
Avoid placing your tablet PC in a location subject to high humidity, extreme
temperatures, mechanical vibrations, direct sunlight, or heavy dust. Using
your device in extreme environments for long periods of time can result in
product deterioration and a shortened product life.
•
Do not place heavy objects on top of the tablet PC as this may damage the
display.
•
Do not operate in an environment with metallic dust.
•
Store and use your tablet PC on a flat and steady surface. Do not stand the
tablet PC on its side or store it in an upside-down position. The impact from
dropping or an object hitting the device may cause damage.
•
Do not cover or block any ventilation openings on the tablet PC. For
example, do not place the tablet PC on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. Overheating may occur, which could result in damage to your tablet
PC.
•
Keep your tablet PC away from that are vulnerable to damage from heat, as
