Computer No-Nos

1. Never turn the computer off in the middle of a program or in the window environment. Always close all programs. If using a mouse, click Start, click Shut Down, click Shut down the computer, and wait until you see the screen “It is now safe to turn off your computer”. If using keyboard, press CTRL + ESC and then the letter "U" to shut down.

2. Never remove a diskette from drive A: or a CD from the CD ROM drive when the light is on. Always wait until the light is off.

3. Never turn a computer off and on without waiting at least 60 seconds.

4. Never use a magnet around a computer, monitor, or diskette.

5. Never force a diskette into the drive.

6. No food or drink should be near the computer.

7. Turn the computer off before connecting new hardware.