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--- tablet_care_guide [2016/08/31 20:21] – [Battery Calibration] Simplify language abrashear
+++ tablet_care_guide [2017/07/11 10:12] – [Battery Health] Remove bit about storing capacity since our batteries are not (easily) removable. abrashear
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 Never carry or lift your tablet by its screen. When you move the tablet, you should always bear most of the weight with the machine's base. Handling the device by the screen can cause the hinge(s) to break or can damage the connection between the tablet and screen.
-When your laptop is running, try to keep the area around the sides and rear clear in order to improve air flow and keep the laptop cool. Also, refrain from moving the laptop while it is running. Always put your computer to sleep, hibernate it, or shut it down carrying it between classes. It is also important that you wait for it to sleep, hibernate, or shut down //before// moving it.
+The proper way to turn off your computer is to use the "Shut Down" button in the Start Menu. This method is known as a "graceful shutdown". The Start Menu is accessed by clicking the Windows logo at the bottom left of the screen. Turning off your computer by removing the battery or holding the power button (known as a hard shutdown) can damage the the operating system.
-The proper way to turn off your computer is to use the "Shut Down" button in the Start Menu. This method is known as a "graceful shutdown". The Start Menu is accessed by clicking the Windows orb at the bottom left of the screen. Turning off your computer by removing the battery or holding the power button (known as a hard shutdown) can damage the hard drive and the operating system.
 ====== Cleaning ======
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 Over time, your battery’s maximum capacity will decrease. There are three things you can do to minimize this:
   - Always store your laptop and battery in a cool dry place. High temperatures can drastically reduce a battery’s maximum capacity, and extreme temperatures may cause it to explode.
-  - When storing your battery, it is best to do so at about 40% capacity. If you intend to keep your laptop on A/C power for a long time, you can disconnect the battery and run the laptop completely on A/C power. This has the added benefit of keeping your battery and your laptop cooler, helping them both last longer.
   - When charging your battery, many small discharges with frequent recharges are better than one large discharge. For example, it is better to drain your battery down by 10% and then fully charge it often than it is to completely drain it and then completely charge it.
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 ====== Troubleshooting ======
-The first step to take when you are having trouble with your tablet is to power it off and then power it on using a graceful shutdown or restart. If you are still having the issue, bring it to the Help Desk or email the Help Desk at [email protected]. //Before// you bring your tablet to the Help Desk, you should make sure your data is [[students:backing_up_data|backed up]] properly.
+The first step to take when you are having trouble with your computer is to restart it via the power menu. If you are still having the issue, bring it to the Help Desk or email the Help Desk at [email protected]. //Before// you bring your tablet to the Help Desk, you should make sure your data is [[file_history|backed up]] properly.
-If your computer is frozen, the first thing you should do is be patient. Give it at least five to ten minutes (perhaps more depending on what you are doing). If the system continues to be unresponsive and you cannot shut it down gracefully, a hard shutdown may be necessary. Be aware that a hard shutdown is harmful to your hard drive and operating system. To perform a hard shutdown, hold down the power button for a few seconds until the power light turns off.
+If your computer is frozen, the first thing you should do is be patient. Give it at least five to ten minutes—perhaps more. If the system continues to be unresponsive and you cannot shut it down gracefully, a hard shutdown may be necessary. Be aware that a hard shutdown is harmful. It is best to avoid it. To perform a hard shutdown, hold down the power button for a few seconds until the power light turns off.
-If your computer is physically damaged it should be brought to the Help Desk for repair as soon as possible. The Help Desk will not repair a computer during the summer unless it is damaged to the point it cannot be reimaged.
+If your computer is physically damaged it should be brought to the Help Desk for repair as soon as possible. The Help Desk will not repair a computer during the summer unless it is damaged to the point it cannot be serviced.