Gateway M680 Guía Del Usuario

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Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook

To extend the life of your notebook:

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Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put any 
objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support 
extra weight.

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When transporting your notebook, we recommend that you put it 
in a carrying case.

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Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can 
erase data on hard drives.

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Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is on because 
data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted.

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Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes. 
The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to break in 
cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures. 
Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty. As 
a general rule, your notebook is safest at temperatures that are 
comfortable for you.

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Keep all liquids away from your notebook. When spilled onto 
computer components, almost any liquid can result in expensive 
repairs that are not covered under your warranty.

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Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the 
internal mechanisms and can lead to permanent damage to the 
notebook.

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Do not block the ventilation fan slots. If these slots are blocked, your 
notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or 
permanent damage to the notebook.

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When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug 
AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway.