HP 2000-219, User Manual

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Using the Pavilion Notebook PC
Caring for Your Computer
User's Guide 45
Caring for Your Computer
The following are recommendations for maintaining your computer during everyday use,
as well as preventing potential physical damage or data loss.
To protect your hard disk drive
Hard disk drives, as well as other internal components, are not indestructible and can be
damaged by inappropriate handling and operation.
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Avoid bumps or jolts.
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Do not operate the computer while traveling over bumpy terrain.
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Suspend or shut down the computer before transporting it. This turns off the hard
drive. A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating
could cause loss of data or damage to the drive.
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Carry the computer in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts.
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Set down the computer gently.
To take care of your computer
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Provide adequate ventilation around the computer. Ensure that the computer is sitting
on a flat surface, so that air is able to flow underneath the unit.
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Be sure to suspend or shut down the computer before putting it in a carrying case or
other enclosed space.
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Do not pick up or carry the computer by the display.
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Do not use the computer outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather) or in any
extremes of temperature or humidity.
To safeguard your data
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Do not touch the touch pad or activate any other device that interrupts operation
while the system is starting or stopping.