Compal HEL80 User Manual page 9

• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on the floor,
when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover
the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do
not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
• To remove power from the computer, turn it off, remove the battery, and
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
Battery Pack Warnings
Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal
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objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The
resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and
may result in damage from burns.
Danger of explosion may occur if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
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only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the
manufacturer.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local
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authorities for disposal instructions.
Do not use or leave the battery pack near a heat source. Heat can melt the
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insulation and damage other safety features, possibly leading it to leak acid,
overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.
Do not immerse the battery pack in water or allow it to get wet. Its protective
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features can be damaged. Abnormal chemical reactions may occur, possibly
leading it to leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.
Do not crush, disassemble, puncture, or incinerate short external contacts of
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battery pack.
Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals with a metal object
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such as wire. Short-circuiting may occur leading the battery pack to leak
acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.
Do not use an apparently deformed or damaged battery pack, which may
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leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.
If the battery pack leaks, gives off a bad odor, generates heat, becomes
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discolored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use,
recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the computer or charger
and stop using it.
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