Learning The Basics
User's Manual
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Chapter 3
Learning The Basics
This chapter covers precautions and computing tips that you should
follow when using your Satellite series computer. It also provides
important information about the basic features of your system.
Precautions
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Don’t spill liquids onto the computer’s keyboard.
If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard, turn off the
computer immediately. Leave the computer turned off overnight to let
it dry out before you use it again.
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Don’t turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk
may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
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Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong
magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers.
Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too
close to a disk can erase important files.
Always use the Standby or Hibernate mode to power down your
computer. Important files may be damaged if the computer is turned off
without using the Turn Off Computer command.
Before using the Standby or Hibernate mode to power down your
computer, save your files and mark sure the disk activity lights are off.
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Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you receive via
diskette, email, or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new
programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus.
You’ll need a special program to check for viruses. Ask your dealer to
help you.
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