Take care of your notebook PC: ASUS India announces a free service camp for notebook computers

Take care of your notebook PC: ASUS India announces a free service camp for notebook computers

Mumbai, India, July 25th 2006: Buying a notebook is easy, but taking care of one is equally essential. ASUS India the leading manufacturer of notebook computers, guides notebook users, about proper notebook usage and maintenance.

To help notebook users in maintaining their notebooks, ASUS India has organized a free “Notebook Service Camp” in their Mumbai service centre. The camp will be held for 2 days on 29th and 30th July 2006.

By inviting notebook owners to experience this unique service initiative, the company aims to communicate its position as not just a notebook vendor, but also as a technology solution provider and one of the very few global companies that not just manufactures, but is also involved in the R&D, design, marketing, sales, and service, all under one common umbrella.

According to Mr. Richard Chen, Product Manager, Notebook Business, ASUS India, “Based on our belief that Indian customers are worth good performance & service for their laptops, and the belief that Asus should share our solid R&D and service capability with them, we are honored to invite all customers to bring your working laptops to our Mumbai office on July 29th and 30th July 2006. Absolutely free health check-up will be provided to your laptops.”

He further added “All brands of laptops are welcome because we believe it is customers who are using IT and should be respected, not the other way around.”

Users can directly walk in on these two days in the Andheri Service Center for free service of their notebook of any brand. The camp will provide free service and consultation.

According to Mr. Sujit Chowdhury, Service Manager, ASUS India, “ASUS believes in not just manufacturing, but also in educating notebook users about technology and maintenance of a notebook. By this kind of an initiative, we will not just provide free service but also guide the customers about taking care of their notebook.”

Venue: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 304, Bonanza, A Wing, 3rd Floor, Sahar Plaza Complex, M.V. Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400059

Tel: 022-40058908

Users can get more information about the service camp by logging in to the ASUS India website http://in.asus.com or sending an email to media_india {at} asus(.)com

Here are some basic tips suggested by ASUS which would help users ensure a long life for their notebook.

DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.

DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC.

DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC.

DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during an electrical storm.

DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields.

DO NOT throw batteries in fires as they may explode. Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions.

DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body while it is turned ON or is charging in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.

DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures below 0°C (32°F), otherwise the Notebook PC may not boot.

DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or to direct sunlight. Do not block the fan vents!

INPUT RATING: Must only receive power input of 19VDC, 3.42A (65W).

SAFE TEMPERATURE: This notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F).

About ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. With world-class engineering and offices and subsidiaries located in all corners of the world, ASUSTeK provides innovative solutions to consumers, businesses and OEM/ODM customers, and has won 1706 awards in 2005, with recognition in design excellence in the form of the prestigious iF Gold Award. It ranks among the players in Business Week InfoTech for the 8th straight year. The company is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries and a top 4 maker globally for notebooks.