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7 . System Care and
Precautions
Battery and LCD
Caution:
The LCD can be cleaned with a damp cloth. No
detergents or chemicals should be used.
Warning:
The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display (LCD)
contains mercury. Do not put it in trash that is disposed
of in landfills Dispose of it as required by local
ordinances or regulations.
STOP:
The lithium rechargeable battery can only be replaced
with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. It contains lithium and can explode
if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Dispose
of used batteries according to local ordinances or
regulations.
The LCD is made of glass and rough handling or
dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break. If
the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your
eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected
areas with water for at least 15 minutes; then get
medical care if any symptoms of irritation are present
after washing.
Disk Drives
Your system comes with a low power consumption removable
hard disk drive and a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive.
Caution:
Protect the computer from being jarred and from strong
vibrations. Protect the computer from strong magnetic
fields, such as those caused by speaker systems.
General disk drive precautions
Caution:
Do not remove a disk drive unless absolutely
necessary. Protect disk drives from jarring or strong
vibrations.
Regularly back up your data on floppy disks, tape
backups, or other means. Always wait until the “hard
disk in-use” or “floppy disk in-use” icon has
disappeared before turning off the computer.
Warning:
Always turn off your computer before you remove or
install a disk drive.
Do not touch the metal connectors of a disk
drive pack.
