Care And Maintenance; Caring For Your Notebook; Increasing Battery Life - Fujitsu 420D User Manual

Section SIX

Care and Maintenance

If you use your LifeBook 400 Series from
Fujitsu carefully you will increase its life and
reliability. This section provides some tips
for looking after your notebook and the
battery pack.

Caring for Your Notebook

Your notebook is a durable but sensitive elec-
tronic device. Treat it with respect and care.
Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable
carrying case.
Keep it away from food and beverages.
If you accidentally spill liquid on your
notebook:
Turn it o .
Position it so that the liquid can run out.
Let it dry out f or 24 hours, or longer
if needed.
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If your notebook will not boot after it has
dried out, call your support representative.
Avoid exposure to water, sand, dust,and
other environmental hazards.
Do not expose your notebook to direct
sunlight for long periods of time as
temperatures above 140° F (60° C) may
damage your notebook.
Keep the covers closed on the connectors and
slots when they are not in use.
Do not put heavy or sharp objects on your
notebook.
If you are carrying your notebook in a brief-
case, or any other carrying case,make sure
that there are no objects in the case pressing
on the lid of your notebook.
Do not drop your notebook.
Clean your notebook with a damp, lint-free
cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
Use a soft cloth to rem ove dust from the screen .
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Increasing Battery Life

To increase battery life:
1. Power your notebook through the AC or
Auto Adapter whenever possible.
2. If your notebook is running on battery
power all day, connect it to the AC Adapter
overnight to recharge the battery pack.
3. Keep bri gh tness to the lowest level com fort a bl e .
4. Set the Power Savings Menu for Maximum
Battery Life.
5. Put your notebook in Suspend Mode when it
is turned on and you are not a ctually using it.
6. If your notebook is to be stored for a month
or longer, turn the machine o and remove
the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack. Store
your notebook and battery separately in a
cool, dry location. If you store your notebook
with a battery installed,the battery will dis-
charge,and battery life will be reduced.
In addition a faulty battery might damage
your notebook.
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