Take Care of the ThinkPad

• Carry the ThinkPad in a padded case.
• Treat the screen with care.
  • Do not drop the ThinkPad
  • Clean the screen with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.
  • Do not bend or twist the display or force it to lay flat
  • Do not place any objects on the ThinkPad.
    
• Keep the ThinkPad in a cool, dry place. Only expose to temperatures between 40°F to 85°F. Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures will damage the ThinkPad.
• Keep liquids away from the ThinkPad. DO NOT turn on a wet ThinkPad. If the the ThinkPad is on when the spill occurs, turn it off. Take it immediately to the Help Desk for assistance.
• Leave the machine intact. Do not try to service the ThinkPad or take it apart. Do not mark the ThinkPad in any permanent way.

Take Care of Your Data/Files

• Always store your data/files in the Userdata folder. This is the folder that the Help Desk will try to recover if you encounter problems with the ThinkPad.
• Turn off the ThinkPad before moving it. Moving the ThinkPad while it is on can damage the hard drive and may result in loss of data/files.
• Do not load any additional software. If any problem software is installed, the Help Desk will reload the ThinkPad with the initial standard software, erasing all other data/files and programs. It is your responsibility to have a backup of data/files.
• Backup your data/files on a regular basis. (See Copyright & Plagiarism/Backing up Data tab)
• Do not loan the ThinkPad. Insurance covers the ThinkPad only when it is in your possession.
• Shut down the ThinkPad. Select Shut Down from the Start menu. Then select Shut Down and click OK.

Travel with the ThinkPad

• BE CAREFUL! Laptops are frequently stolen in airports, train stations and coffee shops. Never leave the ThinkPad unattended.
• NEVER check the ThinkPad as luggage; always carry it on the airplane with you.
• DO NOT put the ThinkPad in the overhead compartment. Store the ThinkPad under the seat when not in use.
• DO NOT use the ThinkPad in flight when traveling in a small airplane with lower cabin pressure.
• DO label the ThinkPad with a non-permanent address label.
• DO make a backup prior to travel. Transport yhe backup seperate from the ThinkPad. Keep another backup at your home or office.

Secure the ThinkPad

Most thefts occur when property is unattended and unsecured.

• Secure the ThinkPad with a lock down kit (available at most computer supply stores and the College Bookstore) at all times.
• Attach the cable to an object that would be difficult to remove.
• If the ThinkPad is stolen from a campus location, report it to University Police (758-5911) immediately. If it is stolen from an off campus location, contact local law enforcement. You must provide a copy of the police report to the Help Desk walk-in area.
• Neither Wake Forest University nor Information Systems assumes responsibility for negligence resulting in theft, loss, or damage to the ThinkPad.
• ThinkPad thefts are not uncommon. Protect your data/files by securing the laptop and having a backup of your data files..