Laptop+Care+and+Use

Handle with Care
This will be your laptop for four years. Handle it gently. Do not share it at home or school. Open and close the screen gently. Do not over extend the screen when you open it. Never leave an open laptop. If cables do not slide in easily when you plug them in Stop! Make sure you are plugging the cable into the port it fits and that it is not upside down.

** Carrying Your Laptop **
Close the laptop whenever you carry it. Disconnect cables and cords before picking up your laptop. Use two hands to carry your laptop. If you are leaving your classroom place the laptop in its carrying case and carry it messenger style. Know where your laptop is at all times. Close the laptop whenever you leave it. Place the laptop inside the cart or in the center of a table or desk when walking away. Never let the edge of your laptop hang over a desk or table when you leave it. Do not leave your laptop on the floor.

**Food and Drinks and Your Laptop** Food and drinks make your laptop dirty and can seriously damage it. Keep all food and drinks away from your laptop.

Cleaning Your Laptop
Shut down your computer and disconnect the power supply and any cables before cleaning it. Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer case. Do not get any moisture into openings or ports. The only approved solution for cleaning the outside of the case is ammonia free Windex. To clean the screen use a soft cloth dampened with water. (not wet!) Do not use any solvents, cleaners, or abrasives.
 * Do not spray any liquid directly onto the computer!**

Go to[| Apple Software Support] to get help with some of the programs on your laptop