Dell Latitude L400 - Manual (Page 11)

support.dell.com Setup and Safety Information 1-9
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When traveling with the hard-disk drive removed from the computer, wrap the
drive in a nonconducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you have the drive
checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the computer. You can put the
hard-disk drive through an X-ray security machine, but never put the drive
through a metal detector.
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When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage compartments
where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other
mechanical shocks.
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Protect your computer, battery, and hard-disk drive from environmental hazards
such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to
sunlight.
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When you move your computer between environments with very different
temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the
computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow sufficient time for the
moisture to evaporate before using the computer.
NOTICE: When taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into
a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler
environment, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature before
turning on power.
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When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not
on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid
bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
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Handle components with care.
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Before you clean your computer, turn it off, unplug it from its power source, and
remove the battery pack(s).
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Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and commercial window cleaner that
does not contain wax or abrasives. Apply the cleaner to the cloth; then stroke the
cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to
the bottom. If the display contains grease or some other contaminant, use
isopropyl alcohol instead of commercial window cleaner.
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If your computer gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in
“Troubleshooting Your Computer” in the User’s Guide. If, after following these
procedures, you confirm that your computer is not operating properly, contact
Dell. (See “Getting Help” in the User’s Guide for the appropriate telephone
number.)