User manual ASUS X52F

[. . . ] 10 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Maintaining Your Software Compaq recommends that you install all software updates as they become available. However, if your system is connected to a network, you may need to confer with your Information Services department before updating system ROM. For details on maintaining or restoring your software and instructions on downloading updates, refer to the Software Guide on this CD. Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System The Windows operating system included in the Restore CD is enhanced by Compaq. The enhancements provide added functionality for power management, security, the use of drives and PC Cards. Ä CAUTION: Replacing a Compaq enhanced operating system with a retail version will result in the loss of enhancements added by Compaq. [. . . ] In some cases, it may result in system lockups and loss of unsaved information. In other cases, complete USB support will become unavailable. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 1 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Virus Protection If you use the notebook for email or to access the World Wide Web, you risk infecting the system with a computer virus. You can protect the notebook from infection by installing antivirus software. Several products available on the market will detect the virus, destroy it, and repair any damage it causes. Contact your authorized Compaq retailer for details. Backup Utilities To protect the information on your notebook and retrieve lost or damaged files, you should back up your files regularly to diskettes or other backup media. To do a partial backup of selected files or folders, use backup devices such as diskettes. To do a complete hard drive backup, use tape drives or other high-capacity backup devices. Contact your authorized Compaq retailer for details. 2 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Maintaining Your Hardware Your notebook is designed as a durable product. To maintain its performance and promote longevity, follow these guidelines: Carry and store your notebook in a portable carrying case. Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the display, do not place anything on top of the notebook even when it is in the carrying case. Keep Zip disks, diskettes and modular disk drives away from magnetic fields, which can erase your data. Remove the ball from your mouse and clean it with an antistatic wipe or a lint-free cotton cloth. Removing the ball from the mouse 3. Spray the inside of the mouse with compressed air or clean it with a non-cotton swab to remove loose debris and dust. Cleaning the mouse 4. Replace the ball and the bottom plate. 8 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Caring for Drives Drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives at all times. Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work, damage to the notebook or a drive: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent electrostatic damage to the notebook or a drive, follow these 2 precautions: 1) Discharge yourself from static electricity before handling a drive by touching a grounded metal object and, 2) Avoid touching the connectors on a drive. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer on this CD to Regulatory and Safety Notices. Products with magnetic fields include video and audio tape erasure products, monitors, and speakers. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport security devices that check carry-on luggage via a conveyor belt typically use x-rays instead of magnetism, which will not damage a hard drive. [. . . ] Airport security devices that check carry-on luggage via a conveyor belt typically use x-rays instead of magnetism, which will not damage a hard drive. If you mail a drive, ship it in packaging that protects it from shock, vibration, temperature, and humidity, label the package, "fragile. " Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 9 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Preparing the Notebook for Shipping or Travel 1. If the notebook will be disconnected from an external power source for more than 2 weeks, shut down the notebook, remove all battery packs, and store them in a cool, dry place. If you are shipping the notebook, place it in the original packing box or similar protective packaging and label the package as "fragile. " Traveling with the Notebook Take along a backup of your work. [. . . ]