www.gateway.com65Caring for your computerTo extend the life of your computer:• Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and donot put any objects on top of it. The case, althoughstrong, is not made to support extra weight.• When transporting your computer, we recommend thatyou put it in the original packaging materials.• Keep your computer away from magnetic fields.Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives.• Never turn off your computer when the drive indicatoris on because data on the hard drive could be lost orcorrupted.• Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperaturechanges. The case can become brittle and easy to breakin cold temperatures and can melt or warp in hightemperatures. Damage due to either extreme is notcovered by your warranty. As a general rule, yourcomputer is safest at temperatures that are comfortablefor you.• Keep all liquids away from your computer. When spilledonto computer components, almost any liquid can resultin expensive repairs that are not covered under astandard warranty.• Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirtcan clog the internal mechanisms and can lead topermanent damage to the computer.• Do not block the ventilation fan slots. If these slots areblocked, your computer may overheat, resulting inunexpected shutdown or permanent damage to thecomputer.• When storing your computer for an extended period oftime, unplug AC power.
