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L i f e B o o k N S e r i e s U s e r ’ s G u i d e

BATTERIES

Caring for your Batteries

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Always handle batteries carefully.

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Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do
not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not
carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they
may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects.
Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.

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Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or
incinerate the battery.

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Recharge batteries only as described in this manual
and only in ventilated areas.

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Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a
day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.

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Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than six
months without recharging it.

Increasing Battery Life

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Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC
adapter whenever possible.

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If your LifeBook notebook is running on battery
power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight
to recharge the battery.

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Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.

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Set the power management for maximum battery life.

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Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode when it
is turned on and you are not actually using it.

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Minimize your DVD/CD-RW drive, CD-ROM drive,
and wireless LAN usage.

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Disable the Windows CD Auto Insert function.

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Always use fully charged batteries.

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Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.

FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES

Caring for your Floppy Disks

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Avoid using floppy disks in damp or dusty locations.

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Never store floppy disks near a magnet or magnetic
field.

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Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.

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Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold
locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature
changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC)
and 125ºF (52ºC).

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Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the
metal shutter.

Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive

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To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry
soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or

a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene,
paint thinner or other volatile material.

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Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or
cold locations, or in locations subject to severe
temperature changes. Store at temperatures between
50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).

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Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and
away from heating equipment.

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Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject
to shock and vibration.

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Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal,
or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or
disk.

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Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.

DVDs AND CDs

Caring for your DVDs and CDs

DVDs and CDs are precision devices and will function
reliably if given reasonable care.

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Always store your DVD/CDs in its case when it is not
in use.

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Always handle DVD/CDs by the edges and avoid
touching the surface.

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Avoid storing any DVD/CDs in extreme temperatures.

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Do not bend DVD/CDs or set heavy objects on them.

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Do not spill liquids on DVD/CDs.

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Do not scratch DVD/CDs.

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Do not put a label on DVD/CDs.

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Do not get dust on DVD/CDs.

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Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen
or pencil. Always use a felt pen.

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If a DVD/CD is subjected to a sudden change in tem-
perature, cold to warm, condensation may form on
the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft,
lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO
NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD/CDs.

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If a DVD/CD is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or
wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from
the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.

Caring for your Media Drive

Your media drive is durable but you must treat it with
care. Please pay attention to the following points:

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The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high
speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock
or vibration with the power on.

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Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
exposed to extreme temperatures.

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