Taking Care Of Your Battery Pack; Cleaning And Servicing - Acer Aspire 1600 User Manual

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Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
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Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
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Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.
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Do not place objects on top of the computer.
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Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.
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Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.
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Taking care of your AC adapter
It is important that you look after your AC adapter.
Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
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Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord
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away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it.
Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket.
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Grasp and pull the plug instead.
The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not
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exceed the ampere rating for that power strip.

Taking care of your battery pack

It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.
Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of
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batteries.
Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery.
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Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children.
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Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.
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Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these steps:
Turn off the computer and remove the battery.
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Disconnect the AC adapter.
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Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use liquid or aerosol
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cleaners.
Refer to the chapter entitled "Troubleshooting" on page 89 if any of the following
occurs:
You drop the computer or damage the case.
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