User manual TOSHIBA TECRA R840

[. . . ] . www. gateway. com 20 20 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 34 35 i Adjusting the volume . . 37 Turning your wireless radio on or off . . 44 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . 47 Viewing the display on a television . [. . . ] As a general rule, your notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you. Keep all liquids away from your notebook. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can lead to permanent damage to the notebook. If these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway. 82 www. gateway. com Cleaning your notebook Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your notebook performing at its best. You may want to gather these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit: A soft, lint-free cloth An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension Cotton swabs A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your notebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets. Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of your system. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components. Turn on your notebook and rescan for the virus. To update Norton Internet Security: Important You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your notebook. To update Norton Internet Security after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 2 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. Norton Internet Security opens. www. gateway. com 87 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 4 5 Click LiveUpdate. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton Internet Security program with the latest virus protection files. When the program has finished, click Finish. Updating Windows Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you keep your notebook up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook and keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your notebook and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your notebook. To run Windows Update: 1 2 3 Connect to the Internet. Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. [. . . ] Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. EPA ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. ENERGY STAR 126 www. gateway. com Environmental information Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product. [. . . ]