91www.gateway.comCleaning your notebookCleaning your notebookKeeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keepyour notebook performing at its best. You may want to gather these itemsand put together a notebook cleaning kit:■ A soft, lint-free cloth■ An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension■ Cotton swabs■ A DVD drive cleaning kitCleaning the exteriorAlways turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning anycomponents. Also, remove the battery before cleaning any components.Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts ofyour system. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners becausethey can damage the finish on components.Your notebook is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case,so keep the vents free of dust. With your notebook turned off andunplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Becareful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean dustfrom the inside of your notebook.Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off,but some electrical current still flows through yournotebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock,unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cablefrom the wall outlets.
