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C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e

Care and Maintenance

If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will
increase its life and reliability. This section provides

some tips for looking after your notebook.

CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

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Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive
electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.

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Transport the notebook it in a suitable carrying case.

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To protect your notebook from damage and to opti-
mize system performance, be sure to

keep all air all

vents unobstructed

clean, and clear of debris

. This

may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the
environment in which the system is used.

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Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air
vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or
on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.

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Do not attempt to service the computer yourself.
Always follow installation instructions closely.

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Keep it away from food and beverages.

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If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:

1. Turn it off.

2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.

3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.

4. If your LifeBook notebook will not boot up after it

has dried out, call your support representative.

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Do not use your notebook in a wet environment (near
a bathtub, swimming pool).

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Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are
approved for your notebook.

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Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental
hazards.

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Do not expose your LifeBook notebook to direct sun-
light for long periods of time as temperatures above
140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.

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Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots
when they are not in use.

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Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.

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If you carry your notebook in a carrying case, make
sure that there are no objects pressing on the lid.

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Never position your notebook such that the media
player drive is supporting the weight of the notebook.

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Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.

Cleaning your Fujitsu notebook

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Always disconnect the power by pulling the plug, not
the cord.)

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Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free
cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

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Use a soft cloth such as a lens cleaning cloth to remove
dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.

Storing your Fujitsu notebook

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If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month or
longer, turn your notebook off, fully charge the bat-
tery, then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries.

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Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you
store your notebook with a battery installed, the bat-
tery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In
addition, a faulty battery might damage the notebook.

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Store the notebook in a cool, dry place. Temperatures
should remain between 13ºF and 140ºF (-25ºC -60ºC).

Traveling with your Fujitsu notebook

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Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.

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Don’t check the computer as baggage; carry it aboard.

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Avoid putting your notebook through a metal detec-
tor. Have the notebook hand-inspected by security
personnel. You can put your notebook through a prop-
erly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid problems, place
your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and
remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook

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The system contains components that
can be severely damaged by electro-
static discharge (ESD). To minimize risk
to the components, observe the
following precautions:

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Before docking or undocking your
LifeBook notebook (when using a
port replicator), it is a good practice
to always touch a grounded metal
object to discharge static electricity
built up in your body.

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Be sure to power down your system
before adding or removing system
components. Even if the system is in
hibernate or standby states, data
could be lost or memory could be
damaged if power is still available to
the system.

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When installing or removing a
memory module, hold it by the edge
so as not to touch any contacts or
chips. Be careful not to touch any
internal computer terminals or
components; the oil from your fingers
could cause a short to the compo-
nents.

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Electrical equipment may be hazardous if
misused. Operations of this product or
similar products, must always be super-
vised by an adult. Do not allow children
access to the interior of any electrical
products and do not permit them to
handle any cables.

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