Safety Instructions; When Using Your Computer - Dell Dimension 8100 Solution Manual

Use the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and your computer.
For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines provided in
the Tell Me How help file.

When Using Your Computer

CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s)
(including the computer cover, filler brackets, front-panel
inserts, and so on) removed.
• To help avoid damaging your computer, the power voltage is
automatically sensed to match the AC power available at your
location. If your computer does not automatically sense the power
voltage, please set it to the proper voltage for your location.
Also be sure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to
operate with the AC power available in your location.
• To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network
cable, first unplug the cable from the NIC on the back of your
computer, and then from the network jack on the wall. When
reconnecting a network cable to your computer, first plug the cable
into the network jack, and then into the NIC.
• To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds
after turning off the computer before disconnecting or connecting a
non-USB device.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power
cables into properly grounded power sources. These cables are
equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not
use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you
must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded
plugs.
• To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and
decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner,
or uninterruptible power supply.
• Be sure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the
cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.
• Do not spill food or liquids on your computer. If the computer gets
wet, contact Dell (see page 68).
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