ixTaking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefullyroute the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic.• When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on theplug.• The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed theampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the totalcurrent rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should notexceed the fuse rating.Taking care of your battery packHere are some ways to take care of your battery pack:• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off beforeremoving or replacing batteries.• Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.Cleaning and servicingWhen cleaning the computer, follow these steps:1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.2 Disconnect the AC adapter.3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.If any of the following occurs:• The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.• Liquid has been spilled into the product.• The computer does not operate normally.Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 73.