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Computer Care. Proper Computer Care. Keep food and drinks away from the computer and keyboard. Avoid dusty locations. Use a surge protector. Keep away from magnets. Do not block vents on the CPU. Avoid bright sunny locations. Do not move the computer while it is in use.
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Proper Computer Care • Keep food and drinks away from the computer and keyboard. • Avoid dusty locations. • Use a surge protector. • Keep away from magnets. • Do not block vents on the CPU. • Avoid bright sunny locations. • Do not move the computer while it is in use. • Always exit programs properly. • Use a virus check program on a regular basis.
Proper Diskette Care • Do not remove from drives while drive is running or light is on. • Avoid contact with magnets and electromagnetic fields. • Keep disks stored in a clean, cool and dry place with a protective cover. • Keep protective metal slider in place. • Use a virus check program on a regular basis. • Avoid hot and cold locations.
Proper Care of Printers • Avoid cold, hot, and dusty locations • Always use the correct ink or toner replacement • Always have the proper printer cable connected to the computer • Never pull paper out of a printer in motion • Do not turn off the printer while printing • Read the instructor’s manual before operating a printer • Always use the proper type of paper in the printer
Proper Care of a Digital Camera • Clean regularly • Do not subject to knocks, vibrations, and magnetic fields, smoke, water, steam, sand, or chemicals • Handle all moving parts with care • Turn camera off before removing or disconnecting power source or cable or removing battery or memory card • Don’t store or use in humid, dusty or dirty places • Keep away from extreme hot or cold temperatures • Avoid direct sunlight for long periods • Avoid scratches with sharp or hard objects • Keep dry and free of condensation • Store correctly when in in use • Don’t drop in water
Proper CD-ROM/DVD Care • Keep CDs stored in a clean, cool and dry place with a protective cover • Avoid touching the back side of the CD to avoid scratches • Avoid hot and cold locations • Make a back-up copy of your programs and files • Insert into CD-ROM drive properly; label facing up • Only write on CD’s with a CD marking pen on a label or the correct side of the CD