Taking Care of Your Laptop

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR LAPTOP The following are some suggestions for taking care of your laptop General Precautions         No food or drink is allowed next to your laptop while it is in use. Cords, cables, and removable storage devices must be inserted carefully into the laptop. Students should never carry their laptops while the screen is open, unless directed to do so and supervised by a teacher. Laptops should be shut down before moving them; this is intended to conserve battery life. Laptops must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels. Laptops must never be left in an unsafe place (exposed in a car, on a table at the mall or any unsupervised area). Students are responsible for keeping their laptop’s battery charged for school each day. Students may NOT use “skins” on the monitor cover in an effort to “personalize” their laptops. Laptop Serial Number sticker may not be covered or defaced. Carrying Laptops Protective cases should be provided with the laptop. This case will have sufficient padding to protect the laptop from damage under normal treatment and use. It is intended to provide a safe and suitable means for carrying the computer to and fro home and also within the school premises. To protect your laptop computer the following guidelines should be adhered to as much as possible:    Laptops should always be kept in its protective case when they are being carried. Some carrying cases can hold other objects (such as folders and workbooks), but these must be kept to a minimum to avoid placing too much pressure and weight on the laptop screen. The laptop must be turned off before placing it in the carrying case to protect it from possible overheating and battery drain. Screen Care The laptop screens can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure on the

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