User Manual

10–2 Hardware Guide

Maintenance, Shipping and Travel

Protecting Hardware

To protect and prolong the performance of your hardware,

observe the following cautions.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to your hardware or loss of work:

■ Carry and store the tablet PC in the portfolio or an optional

Executive Portfolio.

■ Do not place anything on top of the tablet PC, even when it is in a

portfolio.

■ Use the tablet PC only on solid surfaces and in open areas. Do not

allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a

soft surface, such as carpet, clothing, or bedding, to block the vent.

■ Protect the tablet PC from liquids and excessive moisture.

■ Do not expose the tablet PC to direct sunlight, extreme

temperatures, or ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.

■ Keep all hard drives and diskettes away from magnetic fields.

Magnetic fields can corrupt data stored on hard drives and

diskettes.

■ If the tablet PC will be unused for one week or more, shut it down.

■ If the tablet PC will be disconnected from external power for more

than one month, shut down the tablet PC and remove the battery

pack. For information about storing the battery pack, see

Chapter 3,“Battery Packs.”

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