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The construction of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer
provides extra protection against the risk of electrical shock.
The IBM Aptiva PC has a power cord with a three-prong plug
that is required to ground metal parts. It is the responsibility
of the person installing the computer to connect it to a
properly grounded electrical outlet. Seek professional
assistance before using an adapter or extension cord; these
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is
incorrectly connected to the building wiring, serious
electrical shock could result.
CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
For continued protection against the risk of electrical shock,
follow these steps:
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Connect your computer only to an electrical outlet of the
correct voltage. If you are unsure about the voltage of the
electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
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If your computer has cables other than the power cords, you
must connect them before plugging the power cords into an
electrical outlet. Before removing these cables, you must first
unplug the power cords from the outlet.
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If your computer has a telephone connection, do not touch the
telephone cords when there is lightning in the area.
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Do not use or store the computer in an area where it can