HP Pavilion xt500 HP Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide - Page 6

2 Maintaining Your Hardware Your notebook is designed as a durable product. To maintain its performance and promote longevity, follow these guidelines: ■ Carry and store your notebook in a portable carrying case. Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the display, do not place anything on top of the notebook even when it is in the carrying case. ■ Keep Zip disks, diskettes, and modular disk drives away from magnetic fields, which can erase your data. ■ Keep liquids and excessive moisture away from your notebook and keyboard to prevent costly repairs. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not allow liquids to drip onto the notebook keyboard. ■ Avoid exposing your notebook to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, or ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. ■ Use your notebook only on a solid, flat surface. Make sure that vents, which cool internal components, are unobstructed. Ä CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as fabric or carpet, to block the airflow. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 2-1