User's Manual

If you plan to store the computer, follow these storage guidelines.

To store the computer

1. Files and data should be saved before storing the computer.

Contact your organization’s help desk about the procedure for backing up files or data.

2. Exit all applications and use the appropriate procedure to exit from your operating system.

3. Turn off the computer by going to the Start menu and selecting Shutdown.

4. Remove the battery from the unit and store it in a dry place.

5. Store the computer within the recommended temperature ranges of -40°C to +75°C (-40°F to

+167°F).

If you use PC cards, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions you received with the card for storage

and care information.

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Hard Drive Care and Handling

There is one hard drive option for the GoBook II: a removable shock-mounted 2.5-inch hard drive. All

hard drives contain media for data storage in the form of a rotating disk, read/write head(s), a motor, and

electronics for interfacing and control. Drives can be susceptible to damage from severe shock and other

stressful environmental impacts. The degree of susceptibility to damage is directly related to the

individual hard drive and the mounting system employed.

When reading or writing to the hard disk

, the head is “flying” on a thin layer of air, micro-inches above

the disk. A shock can cause the read/write head to contact the spinning disk, resulting in immediate loss

of stored data and possible physical damage to the disk. It could also create loose debris in the drive

enclosure that may cause progressive damage over time.

To reduce exposure to high operating shocks, the GoBook II uses power modes for the hard drive that

prevent the read/write heads from being positioned over the disk when it is not being used: idle mode

and standb

mode.

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