8-2 Maintenance and Travel Guidelines
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Occasionally wipe the exterior of the computer and the screen
with a soft, damp cloth moistened only with water.
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Avoid exposing the computer to direct sunlight or strong
ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. Also avoid
scratching the surface of the screen and banging it against hard
objects.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to
the internal components, do not spray liquid directly on the
computer screen or allow excess liquid to drip down inside the
computer. Using soap or other cleaning products on the screen
may discolor the finish and damage the screen.
Travel Guidelines
For safety and convenience when traveling, follow these
guidelines:
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Safeguard your data before you leave on a trip by backing it
up onto diskettes, tape media, or another computer.
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Take an extra backup copy of the data with you.
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Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.
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Disconnect the AC power cord from the computer. Take the
AC power cord or an extra fully charged battery pack with
you.
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Disconnect external equipment, including cables, from the
computer.
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Hand-carry the computer in a protective case. Do not check it
with your luggage.
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Do not close objects between the keyboard and display.
IMPORTANT:
There are three types of airport security devices:
X-ray machines (the device you set your bags on), magnetic
detectors (the device you walk through), and security magnetic
wands (the hand-held device used by security personnel). You can
send your computer and diskettes through airport X-ray machines.
However, Compaq recommends that you do not send your
computer and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or
expose them to security magnetic wands.
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Check with the airline if you plan to use the computer on the
plane. In-flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline.
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