Gateway 400SD4 Guía De Referencia

CHAPTER 7: 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 notebook components, 
almost any liquid can result in expensive 
repairs that are not covered under a 
standard 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.