Basic Safety Precautions - Gateway M275 Notebook User Manual

Chapter 2: Getting Started
Make sure that nothing rests on your adapter's power cable and that the
cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
Use only the adapter and power cord approved for use with this convertible
tablet PC. Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or
explosion.
If you use an extension cable with your adapter, ensure that the total
ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not
exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

Basic safety precautions

When using your convertible tablet PC and peripheral devices, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, including the following:
Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use it near a
bathtub or kitchen sink.
Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
The cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum
wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11
modular plug.
To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or
disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
Warning
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When working with peripheral devices or replacing
memory modules, always follow installation instructions
closely. Except for replacing memory or the hard drive, do
not attempt to service your convertible tablet PC yourself.
(See "Using eSupport" on page 55
support" on page 304 for service information.)
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