• Places not to use your computer • Such areas may result in damage to the computer. Areas with electronic equipment These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to produce strange sounds. Areas with extremely high/low temperatures • Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During operation, the computer may become warm. Handling This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be extremely careful when handling. When carrying the computer, be sure to keep the following: • Turn off the computer. • Remove all external devices, cables and PC Cards protruding from the computer (see the figure on the left) before transporting the computer. • Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects. • Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display. • Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard. • When taking an airplane, always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. Before using the computer inside an airplane, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this issue. • When transporting a spare battery inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a plastic bag in order to protect its contacts. We recommend the following: • Preparing a fully charged battery pack. • Making backup copies on discs and carrying them with you. Maintenance Maintenance Display Avoid using water when cleaning the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the screen. • Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen. Sweep dust/dirt with fine brush, then wipe it with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses. • Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force. Then, wipe with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses. Areas excluding the display Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with water to the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water. Touch Pad (• page 16) CAUTION • Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface. • Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. If liquid enters the inside of the computer, it may cause it to work improperly or be damaged. Security of the Computer Use the Windows Security Center function to protect Windows from damage by computer viruses, etc. Windows Security Center • What is Windows Security Center? The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other Windows security settings to ensure optimum safety. Use the Windows Security Center function to protect your computer from damage by viruses, etc. Select [start] - [Control Panel] -[Security Center] to display the current settings for the following security functions. • Windows Firewall A security system for protecting the computer from unauthorized access via the Internet or other external networks. The firewall regulates the data exchanged between the computer and the external network, so that only approved data can pass through. At the time of purchase, the Windows Firewall is set to be enabled. • Automatic Updates If your computer is connected to the Internet, this function regularly checks whether security updates and other important updates have been made available, and automatically installs these updates in their latest conditions. • Virus Protection This function regularly checks whether antivirus software has been installed in the computer, and whether the version of that software is the latest version available. Operation Useful Information If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed Read the message, select (red icon) on the taskbar, and make the appropriate settings. This message, which the Windows Security Center (• page 19) displays to confirm the security-related settings regularly, will be displayed until the settings are made more properly. The Pop-up Blocker NOTE • This message does not indicate an error. You can use the computer while the message is displayed. However, in order to operate the computer more safely, we recommend making the appropriate measures to reduce damage from virus and other attacks, thus avoiding the appearance of this message. In Windows XP, security functions have been strengthened with regard to Web contents. One of these is the “Pop-up Blocker,” which may prevent some Web pages from being displayed. Computer Viruses Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use...
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