Winbook XL2, User Manual

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your touchpad with a damp cloth or cotton swab. Do not spray cleaning
solution directly onto the touch pad. Spray the cloth or swab and use it to
rub gently on the surface of the touchpad. The pointing stick can be
cleaned with a damp cotton swab.
Vents: After shutting down and unplugging your system, use a hand-held
vacuum to clean the vents on the case of your WinBook XL2. If you work
in a dusty environment, you should try to vacuum often to avoid accumula-
tion of dust on internal components.
Operating Environment
In order to maintain the effective operation of your WinBook XL2, you
need to take into account the environmental factors that can adversely
effect your system.
Temperature: Your system can be damaged by very high or very low tem-
peratures.
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Try to avoid using your WinBook XL2 in temperatures below 41°F
(5°C) or above 95°F (35°C).
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Avoid storing or shipping your WinBook XL2 in temperatures below -
4°F (-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C). Long term (6 months) storage of a
unit with a battery in place should not exceed 104°F (40°C)
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Running your battery in temperatures below 41°F (5°C) or above 104°F
(40°C) will reduce battery life.
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The battery is made to shut off its charging circuitry if the temperature
is too high. This helps prevents overcharging. If your battery gets too
hot, you will have to wait for it to cool before it will charge.
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Cold batteries may take as much as twice as long to charge.
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Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System