IBM 2621483 User Guide - Page 62

ThinkPad Do's, Carrying Your Computer, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.

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Service Hints & Tips ThinkPad Do's Choose a quality carrying case that will provide excellent protection for your computing investment. Treat your computer like a precision piece of electronic machinery. Register your ThinkPad products with IBM. This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables IBM to notify you about possible upgrades. Retain and store packing materials safely out of reach of children to prevent the risk of suffocation from plastic bags. Check the IBM Web pages at http://www.pc.ibm.com/support periodically to get current information about your computer. Carrying Your Computer When carrying your computer, follow these instructions to prevent possible damage to your computer and data: 1. Remove any media from the diskette drive or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Turn off all attached devices. 3. Turn off the computer and close the LCD. 4. Unplug all external cables and cords connected to your computer. 5. Make sure all computer doors and covers are closed. 6. Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. Cleaning Your Computer You should occasionally clean your computer as follows: Use a soft cloth moistened with non-alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer. Don't spray cleaner directly on the display or keyboard. Gently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth. 46 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference

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Service Hints & Tips
ThinkPad Do's
Choose a quality carrying case that will provide excellent protection
for your computing investment. Treat your computer like a precision
piece of electronic machinery.
Register your ThinkPad products with IBM. This can help authorities
return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your
computer also enables IBM to notify you about possible upgrades.
Retain and store packing materials safely out of reach of children to
prevent the risk of suffocation from plastic bags.
Check the IBM Web pages at
peri-
odically to get current information about your computer.
Carrying Your Computer
When carrying your computer, follow these instructions to prevent
possible damage to your computer and data:
1. Remove any media from the diskette drive or
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
2. Turn off all attached devices.
3. Turn off the computer and close the LCD.
4. Unplug all external cables and cords connected to your com-
puter.
5. Make sure all computer doors and covers are closed.
6. Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and
protection.
Cleaning Your Computer
You should occasionally clean your computer as follows:
±
Use a soft cloth moistened with non-alkaline detergent to wipe
the exterior of the computer.
±
Don't spray cleaner directly on the display or keyboard.
±
Gently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft cloth.
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ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference