Toshiba Satellite 3000-S304 User Guide - Page 60
Caring for your computer, Cleaning the computer
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60 Getting Started Caring for your computer If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it may take up to several hours to recharge the main battery. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, you can use the operating system Stand by command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a longer period, you can use the Turn Off command (Windows® XP Home operating system) or the Shut down command (Windows® XP Professional operating system) instead. ❖ Never turn off the power while a drive-in-use light on the system indicator panel is on. Doing so may damage your media or drive. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on page 84. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 94. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your