Do’s & Don’t’s
System...
þ Follow this sequence while switching ON
—
Monitor
—
Printer
— System
Unit
þ Follow the reverse sequence while switching OFF
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Use Dust Covers on Systems when not in use.
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Wipe Your PC using a damp(not wet) Dirt-free cloth.
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Always Switch OFF the PC while Cleaning or
Maintenance
ýAvoid experimenting with the System
files.
ýDo not plug or unplug any connector
in the system while the system is Powered ON.
ýDo not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or adhesives
that might damage the unit's finish, or seep
inside the PC.
ýDo not switch OFF when M/C is running
some applications.
ýFollow Correct Procedure for Shutting down the OS.
Monitor...
þBe sure to leave Ventilation
slots unobstructed because they allow the heat to escape.
þIf you choose to leave the Monitor ON all the
time, remember to turn Down the Brightness of the Monitor when
you are not using it.
þClean the Monitor screen in a
regular basis with a clean cloth.
ýDon't leave anything,
not even a piece of Paper on Top of the Monitor’s case.
ýDon't leave your Monitor ON for long
periods, the image in the screen will get burnt in, and the
screen may be permanently damaged.
ýDon't spray glass cleaner directly onto
the screen. It could run down inside the case and damage the
Printed Circuits.
Keyboard...
DO’s
þPress the keys in the Keyboard firmly, but gently, it
is not a Typewriter!.
þBanging on the Keys will reduce your Keyboard's life.
þPut a Dust Cover on Your Keyboard when
it is not in use to keep it clean.
ýDo not Bang on the Keyboard.
ýDo not spill any liquid on your Keyboard.
ýYour Keyboard can be ruined by spilled Cold Drink,
tea, coffee or anything that leaves a sticky residue.
ý Do not let any stapler pins, Paper Clips or any other particles inside your Keyboard.
Environment...
DO’s
þKeep the Power Conditioning Equipment at a reasonable distance
from Your PC to avoid problems like “Display Shaking “
þMake sure all AC outlets are in good
condition and do not spark.
þThey should have Good Earth Connections.(Better
to have Independent Connection)
þKeep the Machine and room as clean.
þGive proper ventilation for your PC.
ýThe site for placing your PC should be
such that it should not be exposed to direct sunlight or rain.
ýDon't block any Fan Outlet or Vents.
ýDo not expose the
system to Magnetic Substances.
Safe
Zones...
•Operating Temperature
of Your PC is 5° to 35 ° C
•Maintain
the Room Temperature within the Specifications to avoid any Failures due to
Heat.
•
Operating
Voltage - 180 to 264 VAC
Transportation...
þHandle all units of your system carefully
when moving them from one place to another.
þIf there is a need to Transport your HCL computer over a long
Distance, repack the unit in its Original Packing.
Modem...
þIt have been observed that during the change over of the power source i.e. from state electric owner to generator and vise versa, the earth neutral voltage shoots up. In some places it shoots up o as high as 50.0 volts. Though this fluctuation is for a fraction of second but is fatal enough for the VSAT modem. So it is advisable to switch off the VSAT during the change over of power.