tablet_care_guide
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| tablet_care_guide [2017/07/11 10:11] – [Handling] Remove bits about powering off / sleeping before moving the laptop. abrashear | tablet_care_guide [2017/07/11 10:33] – [Handling] abrashear | ||
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| 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 " | 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 " | ||
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| + | When you store your computer in its case. Do not put your power adapter or anything else on the top of your computer. The case is only large enough for the laptop, and putting items in with it can damage the screen. | ||
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| A lint-free cloth or a paper towel is the best way to clean your laptop’s screen. When a more thorough cleaning is required, a rubbing alcohol solution will do the job. Using Windex (or other ammonia-based cleaners) is not recommended because the ammonia may yellow the screen over time. | A lint-free cloth or a paper towel is the best way to clean your laptop’s screen. When a more thorough cleaning is required, a rubbing alcohol solution will do the job. Using Windex (or other ammonia-based cleaners) is not recommended because the ammonia may yellow the screen over time. | ||
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| Over time, your battery’s maximum capacity will decrease. There are three things you can do to minimize this: | 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. | - 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. | - 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. | ||
tablet_care_guide.txt · Last modified: 2021/09/21 12:10 by abrashear