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Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook
Care and Maintenance
The Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook is a durable product. How-
ever, when transporting the system, we recommend that you pack it into a
computer carrying case or briefcase.
Other ways to extend the life of your system:
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Don’t subject the system to excessive shock.
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Don’t put heavy objects on top of the system.
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Keep diskettes and modular drive options away from magnetic fields.
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Set up a maintenance schedule for your system. Routinely run virus
checks, scan disk and disk defragmenter.
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Never turn off the system when the Hard Disk Drive LED is on.
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Avoid extreme temperature changes.
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Don’t get the system wet or expose to water.
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Avoid areas with a high concentration of dust and dirt.
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Keep the port covers closed when you are not using the external device
ports.
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Clean the exterior and LCD display periodically with a non-abrasive
cleaner and a soft cloth. Spray the cleaner onto the cloth and not directly
onto the display.
Caution: The LCD display is made of glass and can be scratched by abrasive
cleaners.
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