Lenovo Y410 Y410 User's Guide V1.0 - Page 12
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Lenovo 3000Y410 UG.book Page 4 Friday, September 14, 2007 1:37 PM Caring for Your Computer • Some appliances, such as certain portable desktop fans or air purifiers, can produce negative ions. If a computer is close to such an appliance, and is exposed for an extended time to air containing negative ions, it may become electrostatically charged. Such a charge may be discharged through your hands when you touch the keyboard or other parts of the computer, or through connectors on I/O devices connected to it. Even though this kind of electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the opposite of a discharge from your body or clothing to the computer, it poses the same risk of a computer malfunction. Your computer is designed and manufactured to minimize any effects of electrostatic charge. An electrostatic charge above a certain limit, however, can increase the risk of ESD. Therefore, when using the computer close to an appliance that can produce negative ions, give special attention to the following: - Avoid directly exposing your computer to the air from an appliance that can produce negative ions. - Keep your computer and peripherals as far as possible from such an appliance. - Wherever possible, ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Note: Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge. Be Gentle with Your Computer • Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. • Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer, display, or external devices. Carry Your Computer Properly • Before moving your computer, be sure to remove any media, turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. • Be sure your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned off, before moving it. This will prevent damage to the hard disk drive and data loss. • When picking up your open computer, hold it by the bottom. Do not pick up or hold your computer by the display. • Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection. Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. 4 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide