10 Users ManualHandling SpillsDo not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eatingand drinking around your computer. If you do spill something on your computer, turnoff your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following:• If you spill liquid on the keyboard, drain as much of the liquid from thekeyboard as possible. Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel.Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it.• If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad, unplug it and drain asmuch of the liquid as possible. Allow the keyboard to sit at room temperaturefor a full day before trying to use it.Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the keyboard despite yourefforts to dry it.• If you spill liquid on the LCD panel, clean it immediately with a soft cloth anddenatured alcohol or a proprietary LCD screen cleaner. Do not use water,window cleaner, acetone, aromatic solvent, or dry, rough towels to clean it.Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen. If your screen is damaged,contact your authorized manufacturer’s service center for a replacement.Storing the Computer for Long PeriodsIf possible, leave the power cord connected to the computer and an electrical outletwhen the computer is not in use. This extends the life of the battery and keeps thebattery fully charged.If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time (a month or more), youshould charge the battery until it is completely full. After you have done so, remove thebattery from the unit.