Instruction Manual

This section offers tips oncleaning and moving the computer and protecting the data stored
ondisks and compact discs.
Cleaning the computer
Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard and other openings. Never
spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products toclean
the computer.
To keep the computer clean, gently wipe the monitor and exterior case with alightly dampened
cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions regarding appropriate cleaning products.
Moving the computer
1.Make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing).
2.If adiskette is in the diskette drive, remove it.
3.If aCD is in the CD-ROM drive, remove it and securely close the drive tray.
4.Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
5.Disconnect all cables.
Caring for your diskettes
q Store your diskettes in their boxes or other containers toprotect them and keep them clean.
q Do not slide back the protective metal cover.
q Do not touch the magnetic surface of adiskette. Fingerprints can prevent the drive from
reading the data held onadiskette.
q Do not twist or bend adiskette.
q Keep diskettes at room temperature and donot expose them todirect sunlight because it
could corrupt or destroy data.
q Do not place heavy objects onyour diskettes.
q Do not eat, smoke or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign particles can damage the
diskette's surface.
q Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism, such as speakers and radios, since
these can destroy data.
q If adiskette is dirty, clean it with asoft cloth moistened in water. Donot use cleaning fluids.
Caring for your compact discs
q Store your CDs in their original containers toprotect them from scratches and keep them
clean.
q Do not bend aCD or place heavy objects ontop of it.
q Do not apply alabel or otherwise mar the surface of aCD.
q Hold aCD by its outside edge. Fingerprints onthe surface of aCD can prevent the drive
from reading the data properly.
q Do not expose CDs todirect sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
To clean aCD that is dirty, wipe it from the centre outwards (not in acircle) with aclean dry
cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or aneutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing
alcohol). Let the CD dry completely before inserting it in the drive.