HP omnibook 510 Manuale Di Servizio
Basic Operation
Taking Care of Your Computer
Taking Care of Your Computer
48 Reference
Guide
To safeguard your data
• Do not use the pointing stick or activate any other device that interrupts operation
while the system is starting or stopping.
• Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, tape, CD-R, or network drives.
• Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with
• Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with
your computer) to check the integrity of your files and operating system. Since new
viruses appear frequently, you will also want to update the program’s virus definitions
from time to time; updates are on the Web at www.symantec.com for Norton
AntiVirus.
viruses appear frequently, you will also want to update the program’s virus definitions
from time to time; updates are on the Web at www.symantec.com for Norton
AntiVirus.
• Check your disk periodically using the Scandisk utility (Windows 98) or the Tools tab
in the disk’s Properties window (Windows 2000 or XP).
To extend the life of the display
• Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).
• When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal
• When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal
display (Fn+F5).
• If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both
AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval.
• Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the computer from
changing to Standby mode after a timeout period. If you use a screen saver, enable the
option to shut off the display after a time delay.
option to shut off the display after a time delay.
• Do not disable the Standby timeout.
• If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the computer in
• If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the computer in
Standby mode when not in use.
To clean your computer
• You can clean the computer with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with
water containing a mild detergent. Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care
to keep water out of the case.
to keep water out of the case.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner
directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe
the display.
the display.
• You can clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust.