Information For Your Safety And Comfort; Safety Instructions - Acer Aspire E500 User Manual

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings
and instructions marked on the product.
Turning the product off before cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Warnings
• Do not use this product near water.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously
damaged.
• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind onto or into the product.
• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on
a vibrating surface.
Using electrical power
• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on
the cord.
• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.
• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall
system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should
not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.
• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a
grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC
adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.
Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly
grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by
other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.
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