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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 Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you
will increase its life and reliability. This section provides
some tips for looking after the LifeBook notebook and
its devices.
FUJITSU LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Caring for your Fujitsu notebook
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Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensi-
tive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.
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Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying
case.
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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 LifeBook
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 after it
has dried out, call your support representative.
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Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 LifeBook notebook.
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Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other
environmental hazards.
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Do not expose your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook to
direct sunlight for long periods of time as tempera-
tures above 140° F (60° C) may damage your note-
book.
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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 are carrying your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in
a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that
there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.
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Never position your LifeBook notebook such that the
media player drive is supporting the weight of the
notebook.
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Do not drop your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 plug. (Pull the plug, not
the cord.)
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Clean your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook with a damp,
lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
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Use a soft 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 Fujitsu LifeBook notebook off, fully
charge the battery, the remove and store all Lithium
ion batteries.
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Store your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and batteries
separately. If you store your LifeBook notebook with a
battery installed, the battery will discharge, and bat-
tery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery
might damage your LifeBook notebook.
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Store your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a cool, dry
location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF
(-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).
Traveling with your Fujitsu notebook
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Do not transport your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook
while it is turned on.
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Do not check your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook as bag-
gage. Carry it with you.
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Always bring your System Recovery CD that came
with your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook when you travel.
If you experience system software problems while
traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.
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Avoid putting your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook
through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand-
inspected by security personnel. You can however, put
your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook through a properly
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 LifeBook
notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Secu-
rity officials may require you to turn your LifeBook
notebook On. Make sure you have a charged battery on
hand.
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When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the
drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If
you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install
the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive through a
metal detector. Have your hard drive hand-inspected by
W A R N I N G
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Oper-
ations of this product or similar products must always be
supervised 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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Summary of Contents for Lifebook C2010
Page 7: ...1 1 Preface B5FH 5971 book Page 1 Thursday May 23 2002 4 13 PM ...
Page 11: ...5 2 Getting to Know Your Computer B5FH 5971 book Page 5 Thursday May 23 2002 4 13 PM ...
Page 29: ...23 3 Getting Started B5FH 5971 book Page 23 Thursday May 23 2002 4 13 PM ...
Page 39: ...33 4 User Installable Features B5FH 5971 book Page 33 Thursday May 23 2002 4 13 PM ...
Page 57: ...51 5 Using the Integrated Wireless LAN B5FH 5971 book Page 51 Thursday May 23 2002 4 13 PM ...
Page 75: ...69 6 Troubleshooting B5FH 5971 book Page 69 Thursday May 23 2002 4 13 PM ...
Page 89: ...83 7 Care and Maintenance B5FH 5971 book Page 83 Thursday May 23 2002 4 13 PM ...
Page 95: ...89 8 Specifications B5FH 5971 book Page 89 Thursday May 23 2002 4 13 PM ...
Page 105: ...99 9 Glossary B5FH 5971 book Page 99 Thursday May 23 2002 4 13 PM ...
