Toshiba V1100 - Manual (Page 39)

Do not turn off the power if a disk activity light on the indicator panel is
on. Doing so may damage your hard disk.
Caring for the computer
This section offers tips on cleaning and moving the computer and
protecting the data stored on disks and compact discs.
Cleaning the computer
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Keep liquid^ including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard
and other openings. Fever spray cleaner directly onto the computer.
Fever use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.
To keep the computer clean, gently wipe the monitor and exterior case
with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions
regarding appropriate cleaning products.
Moving the computer
1. Make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops
glowing).
2. If a diskette is in the diskette drive, remove it.
3. If a CD is in the CD-ROM drive, remove it and securely close the drive
tray.
4. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
5. Disconnect all cables.
Caring for your diskettes
□ Store your diskettes in their boxes or other containers to protect them
and keep them clean.
□ Do not slide back the protective metal cover.
□ Do not touch the magnetic surface of a diskette. Finger prints can
prevent the drive from reading the data held on a diskette.
□ Do not twist or bend a diskette.
□ Keep diskettes at room temperature and do not expose them to
direct sunlight because it could corrupt or destroy data.
□ Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes.
□ Do not eat, smoke or use erasers near your diskettes. For eign particles
can damage the diskette's surface.
□ Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism, such as
speakers and radios, since these can destroy data.
□ If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water. Do
not use cleaning fluids.
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