Gateway EV Series Manual page 20

Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain
computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The
relevant TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per
million) of Cadmium. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the
colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not
contain any cadmium.
Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and
is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain
more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of Mercury. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that
batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the
electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit.
CFCs (freons)
The relevant TCO'95/TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used
during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for
washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in
the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks
of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the
nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'95/TCO'99
requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
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* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.
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Using Your EV Series Monitor