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Extend the life of your electronics with proper care
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Review you owner's manuals for cleaning and maintenance instructions for all your electronics.
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Take care of your products' insides. Never block or cover the ventilation areas
of your electronics—these holes keep the product from overheating, which could
shorten its life. Also, never stack components atop one another.
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Keep electronics out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, radiators.
Likewise, keep out of areas with high humidity or dust.
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Never use a vacuum to clean dust from electronics. This can create static and
harm your components.
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Dust your components with a damp, lint-free cloth and a mild, heavily-diluted
cleaning agent or specialty anti-static wipes. Be careful with solvents as they
can damage television and PDA screens.
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Never spray water or cleaners directly onto electronics.
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If you spill liquid on your electronics, stop using it immediately, unplug
it and seek customer service.
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Flat panel displays are extremely delicate. Never
use glass cleaner or detergents. Electronics retailers sell special cleaners
for these screens. Also, do not apply pressure when cleaning or wiping and be sure
the television or monitor has cooled.
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Flat panel displays should never be stored in enclosed cases, as they are
prone to overheating.
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Keep your smaller electronics products in protective carrying cases to prevent scratches or breakage.
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