2. 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

3. 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

4. Never attempt to repair the computer while it is on You might touch a part that conducts electricity

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

6. Secure power cords from traffic

7. Use equipment covers to protect hardware from dust

8. Turn off the computer during electrical storms

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

10. Maintain appropriate room temperature and humidity levels

11. Never bang the mouse or on the keys Always use a light touch with these input devices