Safety Instructions; Dangers For Children And People With Reduced Ability To Operate Machinery; Operational Safety; Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself - Medion Multimedia PC Operating Instructions Manual

2. Safety instructions

2.1. Dangers for children a nd people with reduced ability to operate machinery
• This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental abilities or for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed in its use.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device. Children should not be
allowed to use this device without supervision.
• Keep the device and its accessories out of reach of children.
DANGER!
Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There is a risk of suffocation.
2.2.
Please read this section carefully and follow all instructions provided. The instructions will help you to
operate the PC reliably and help lengthen its service life.
• Never open the housing of the PC, battery or mains adapter! This could result in an electric shock or
even ignite a fire which will damage your PC.
• Never open the housing of the PC! There is a risk of electric shock when the housing is open. Never
operate the PC when the housing is open.
• The optical drives (CDRW, DVD, DVD-RW) are classified as laser class 1 equipment, as long as the
housing of the optical drive has not been removed. Do not remove the cover of the drive because invi-
sible laser radiation can escape.
• Do not insert anything into the PC through the slots and openings. This could result in an electrical
short-circuit, an electric shock or even ignite a fire which will damage your PC.
• The slots and openings on the PC are for ventilation purposes. Do not cover these openings as this
could cause the device to overheat. When setting up the PC, ensure a minimum clearance of 20 cm on
all sides.
• Avoid exposing the device to water droplets or spray and do not place any water-filled containers –
such as vases – on the device. Liquids penetrating the device may impair the electrical safety of the
product.
• Turn off the PC immediately/do not turn on the PC in the first place and contact the customer service
department if ...
− the mains cable or the attached plug is scorched or damaged. Replace defective mains adapters/
mains cables with original parts only. These parts should not be repaired under any circumstances.
− the PC housing is damaged or liquid has penetrated it. Have the PC checked first by the customer
service department. Otherwise, it may not be possible to safely operate the PC and there may be a
risk to life due to electric shock.

2.3. Never carry out repairs yourself

WARNING!
Never try to open or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of electric shock.
If there is a fault, contact the MEDION Service Centre or other suitable specialist workshop.
2.4. Da ta backup
CAUTION!
Back up your data to external storage media before each update. We do not accept any liability for
claims for compensation arising from loss of data or any consequential loss or damage.
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