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- Care and Maintenance
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Never put your notebook through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand-inspected by security
personnel. You can however, put your notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid
problems, place the notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible
or have it hand-inspected by security personnel. Security officials may require you to turn your
notebook on, so make sure you have a charged battery on hand.
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; high heat can shorten battery life.
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Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
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Power your notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.
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If your 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 notebook in standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.
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Limit your media drive access.
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Disable the Media Player auto insert notification function.
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Always use fully charged batteries.
