Gateway M460 - Manual (Page 96)

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Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
Caring for your notebook
To extend the life of your notebook:
■ 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.
■ When transporting your notebook, we recommend that you put it
in a carrying case.
■ Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can
erase data on hard drives.
■ Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is on because
data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted.
■ 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.
■ Keep all liquids away from your notebook. When spilled onto
computer components, almost any liquid can result in extremely
expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty.
■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the
internal mechanisms and can lead to permanent damage to the
notebook.
■ 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.
■ When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug
AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway.