Installation Guide

Chapter 5: Computer care tip

Chapter 5: Computer care tips

5.1 Proper care of your PC

Your personal computer is like other home appliances. Keep your computer away from

humidity, direct sun, and static electricity source. You should not move the computer when it

is turned on in case of damage. Internal dust will affect the operating disk drive and contribute

to overheating problems which will cause the computer to crash or damage the components.

5.2 Basic knowledge

1. Encase your computer with dust cover when not in use.

2. When using your computer, do not put anything on the monitor to block the ventilation

holes. Excessive heat will cause the monitor to malfunction.

3. Do not place the computer close to a wall, and ensure to leave some space for heat

dissipation. Overheating will cause the system to crash.

4. Place the computer on a stable surface.

5. Keep the computer away from areas of extreme temperature. 5°C to 30°C is the ideal

ambient temperature. You may use an air conditioner or a electric fan for better heat

dissipation.

5.3 Usage knowledge

1. Turn on and shut down your computer regularly. If your computer needs to be on for

a long time, use a better system/CPU cooling system and a sustainable power supply

unit.

2. A sudden power failure will damage the hard disk drive. When the power supply is

unstable, adding an uninterruptible power supply to your computer is recommended.

3. Perform regular virus scans, anti-virus database updates, and defragment disks

regularly, to ensure your computer’s stability.

4. Ensure your computer’s operating system is updated with the latest update.

5. Clean your computer regularly. (Unplug all the power cords before cleaning)

• Disconnect and remove the motherboard and hard/optical disk drives, then clean

them with canned air or a soft brush.

• Remove dust and hair debris on the power supply unit with an anti-static vacuum.

5.4 Tips

1. If your computer will not be used for a long time, put some desiccant moisture

absorbers in the chassis to prevent humidity damage.

2. In some hot and humid climatic areas, it is recommended to turn on your computer

every other week. Doing so may help prevent humidity damage.