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Getting Started, Useful Information, Troubleshooting, Appendix, Maintenance - service manual

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Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Handling and Maintenance „ If the computer becomes warm during usage z Check the following • If you are not using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN off. • If the computer becomes warm while the screen saver is displayed, set the screen saver to [Windows XP]. Screen savers that use 3-D images or other complex images increase the CPU utilization rate. • Use recommended RAM module products. Non-recommended RAM modules may not operate properly, and may cause damage to your computer. z Double-click on the desktop and click [High speed], then click [OK]. • When you set [High speed], rotation of the cooling fan speeds up and the computer can be cooled down. Note that the battery operating time will be shorter. • When you do not frequently use CPU or the rotation noise of the fan bothers you, set [Standard] or [Low speed] as necessary. „ When using peripheral devices Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices. z Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer's specifications. z Connect to the connectors in the correct direction. z If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector's shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc. z If screws are included, fasten them securely. „ Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth z Before using wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption. „ Computrace® Software Computrace® software tracks your stolen computer. z Computrace® software is not included or installed in this computer. z Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal. z Refer to the following URL for Computrace® software for installation and available service regions. Note that this service is only available in certain regions. http://www.absolute.com Maintenance To clean the LCD panel and touch pad Wipe lightly with a gauze or other dry, soft cloth. To clean areas other than the LCD panel and touch pad Wet a soft cloth with water or a diluted kitchen cleanser (neutral), wring the cloth out thoroughly, and wipe the dirty area gently. Using a detergent other than a neutral kitchen cleanser (e.g., a weak alkali cleanser) may adversely affect painted surfaces. CAUTION z Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface causing discoloration, etc. Do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface. z Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause malfunction or damage. Appendix 18

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Handling and Maintenance
Getting Started
Useful Information
Troubleshooting
Appendix
If the computer becomes warm during usage
Check the following
If you are not using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN off.
If the computer becomes warm while the screen saver is displayed, set the screen saver to [Windows XP]. Screen
savers that use 3-D images or other complex images increase the CPU utilization rate.
Use recommended RAM module products. Non-recommended RAM modules may not operate properly, and may
cause damage to your computer.
Double-click
on the desktop and click [High speed], then click [OK].
When you set [High speed], rotation of the cooling fan speeds up and the computer can be cooled down. Note that
the battery operating time will be shorter.
When you do not frequently use CPU or the rotation noise of the fan bothers you, set [Standard] or [Low speed] as
necessary.
When using peripheral devices
Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction
manuals of the peripheral devices.
Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s specifications.
Connect to the connectors in the correct direction.
If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.
If screws are included, fasten them securely.
Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN
/wireless WAN
/
Bluetooth
<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN
/Bluetooth
>
Before using wireless LAN/wireless WAN
/Bluetooth
, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption.
<Only for model that supports TPM>
Computrace
®
Software
Computrace
®
software tracks your stolen computer.
Computrace
®
software is not included or installed in this computer.
Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal.
Refer to the following URL for Computrace
®
software for installation and available service regions. Note that this
service is only available in certain regions.
To clean the LCD panel and touch pad
Wipe lightly with a gauze or other dry, soft cloth.
To clean areas other than the LCD panel and touch pad
Wet a soft cloth with water or a diluted kitchen cleanser (neutral), wring the cloth out thoroughly, and wipe the dirty area
gently.
Using a detergent other than a neutral kitchen cleanser (e.g., a weak alkali cleanser) may adversely affect
painted surfaces.
CAUTION
Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface causing discoloration, etc.
Do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to
the surface.
Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause
malfunction or damage.
Maintenance