COMPUTER SAFETY AND CARE

Keep all food and drinks away from computer and equipment

Liquid may spill and cause an electrical shock or the computer not to operate properly

Be careful when connecting cables to the computer system, make sure the power is turned off and the computer is unplugged

This prevents accidental shock

Never attempt to repair the computer while it is on

You might touch a part that conducts electricity

Remove/insert external storage devices (CD/DVD, diskettes, USB jump drives) when light is OFF or prompted to remove

Secure power cords from traffic

Use equipment covers to protect hardware from dust

Turn off the computer during electrical storms

When working on a document, update changes by saving every 5 minutes

Maintain appropriate room temperature and humidity levels

Never bang the mouse or on the keys

Always use a light touch with these input devices