Fujitsu P1610 P1610 User's Guide - Page 74

P Series.book Page 66 Monday, October 9, 2006 10:58 AM LifeBook P1600 Series Notebook Outlet Type Location United States, Canada, Mexico, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe, parts of Latin America, the Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, parts of Africa China, Australia, New Zealand Figure 6-1. Outlet types KEYBOARD Caring for your Keyboard The keyboard of your computer is a very sensitive instrument. It is made up of many switches that are activated when you press on the keys. The keyboard is a major component of the heat dissipation system in a notebook. Due to heat and size considerations the keyboard is not sealed. Because the keys are so close together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys. Attempting to clean the keyboard with a spray on cleaner or rag soaked with cleaner the liquid can drip onto the circuitry sight unseen. Once the liquid seeps between the layers of circuitry, it can cause corrosion or other damage to the circuits. This can result in keys which no longer operate, or which, when pressed, record the wrong characters and other similar failures. There is no repair for this problem other than replacement. The solution is to become aware of the issue and take appropriate steps to protect your keyboard. To clean the keyboard, use a rag dampened slightly with cleaning solution. Use extreme care to prevent liquid from dripping between the keys. Spraying directly on the keys should be avoided. The spray should be applied first to the cloth, and then the cloth wiped over the keys. BATTERIES Caring for your Batteries ■ Always handle batteries carefully. ■ Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire. ■ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery. ■ Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas. ■ Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life. ■ Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than six months without recharging it. Increasing Battery Life ■ Keep brightness to the lowest comfortable level. ■ Set the power management for maximum battery life. ■ Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it. ■ Disable the Windows CD auto insert function. ■ Always use fully charged batteries. OPTIONAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE AND FLOPPY DISKS Caring for your Floppy Disks ■ Avoid using floppy disks in damp and dusty locations. ■ Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field. ■ Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label. ■ Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10º C) and 125º F (52º C). ■ Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter. Caring for your Optional Floppy Disk Drive ■ To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene, paint thinner or other volatile material. ■ Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10º C) and 125º F (52º C). ■ Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment. ■ Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration. ■ Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the drive or disk. ■ Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive. 66