Commodore Amiga - Page 85

Keep the Amiga out of direct sunlight. If the case gets too hot, the Amiga
won't work reliably. Moreove r, temperatures above 140 degrees
Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) can damage the Amiga 's internal
components . Keep it cool.
Keep connectors and the ends of cables clean. Food, especially sticky
food, is the worst offender. Any substance that adheres to connectors or
the ends of cables can pre v ent a good electrical connection or, worse,
damage the connector .
Keep magnets away from the monitor. Although magnets won 't damage
the monitor , they can distort the video display. In addition to more obvious
magnets, beware of magnets in telephones, loudspeakers, and electric
motors. (Note that magnets CAN damage information on disks. Be sure to
read "Taking Care of Disks" at the end of this chapter.)
Don't plug anything other than the keyboard into the keyboard
connector. Plugging in anything else may damage the Amiga.
Don't put more than 40 pounds (18 kilograms) on top of the main unit.
Most monitors weigh less than this, but there are televisions that weigh
more .
Don't open the case. If your Amiga needs service, bring it to an Amiga
dealer or an appro v ed Amiga Service Center. Opening the case will void
the warranty on your Amiga.
Use the mouse on a clean surface. The ball on the bottom of the mouse
must be clean to work! properly. If the mouse behaves erratically, it may
need cleaning. The next section tells how to clean your mouse .
6-2 Caring for the Amiga