User's Manual

Important tips
Be careful about where you work.
 Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap
or any part of your body for an extended period when the com-
puter is functioning or when the battery is charging. Your com-
puter dissipates some heat during normal operation. This heat is
a function of the level of system activity and battery charge level.
Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could
cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn.
 Place liquids away from your computer to avoid spills, and keep
your computer away from water (to avoid the danger of electrical
shock).
 Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to
prevent the risk of suffocation from plastic bags.
 Keep your computer away from magnets, activated cellular
phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13cm/5 in.).
 Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperatures (below
5°C/41°F or above 35°C/95°F).
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.
 Your computer display is designed to be opened and used at an
angle slightly greater than 90 degrees. Do not open the display
beyond 135 degrees, as this might damage the computer hinge.
Carry your computer properly.
 When picking up your open computer, hold it by the bottom. Do
not pick up or hold your computer by the display.
 Be sure your computer is in standby or hibernation mode, or
turned off, before moving it. This will prevent damage to the hard
disk drive and data loss.
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