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Computer Safety

The document provides tips for safely caring for a computer. It advises keeping food and drinks away to avoid spills that could cause electrical issues or damage. Users should never attempt repairs while the computer is on and should secure power cords to avoid accidents. Additional tips include safely removing storage devices, protecting hardware from dust, maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity levels, using inputs gently, closing programs before shutting down, and keeping magnets away from disks and computers.

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Computer Safety

The document provides tips for safely caring for a computer. It advises keeping food and drinks away to avoid spills that could cause electrical issues or damage. Users should never attempt repairs while the computer is on and should secure power cords to avoid accidents. Additional tips include safely removing storage devices, protecting hardware from dust, maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity levels, using inputs gently, closing programs before shutting down, and keeping magnets away from disks and computers.

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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.
Never attempt to repair the
computer while it is on.
You might touch a part that
conducts electricity.
Secure power cords from traffic.
All cables and connectors must
be tied together to keep them
away from walkways
to avoid accidents.
Always safely remove CD’s and
flash drives.
Do not put fingers, pencils, pens,
paper clips, etc. into disk drives.
Use equipment covers to
protect hardware from dust.
Ensure that machines are
cleaned on a regular basis.
Turn off the computer during
electrical storms.
Maintain appropriate room
temperature and humidity
levels. Ensure that the
temperature in the room stays
cool. Machines can overheat
easily.
Never bang the mouse or on the
keys.
Always use a light touch with
these input devices.
Close all programs before logging
off or shutting down the computer.
Keep magnets away from your
computer and disks. Magnets can
erase information.
Let’s See
What You
Remember
True OR False
Do not use the
computer during
a storm? TRUE
True OR False
Spray your
computer with
household FALSE
cleanser to keep
it clean.
True OR False
Spilling liquids
on your
computer won’t FALSE
hurt it.
True OR False
Keeping your
computer dust-
free can help it TRUE
last longer.
True OR False
It won’t hurt to
eat a peanut
butter & jelly
FALSE
sandwich while
using the
computer.
True OR False
Downloading from
Internet sites could
expose your
computer to TRUE
dangerous viruses.

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