Safety Instructions - Dell Latitude Series System Information

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Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential
damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.
As you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines:
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Do not allow your Latitude portable computer to operate with the base resting
directly on exposed skin. With extended operation, heat can potentially build up
in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or,
eventually, a burn.
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Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation
instructions closely.
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Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal
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.
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Be 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.
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Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top 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 inside a carrying case.
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Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub,
sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement.
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Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Doing so can
cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
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Use only the Dell PA-6 AC adapter approved for use with this computer. Use of
another AC adapter may present a risk of fire.
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Use only Dell battery modules that are approved for use with this computer. Use
of other types may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables
into properly grounded power sources. These cables are equipped with three-
prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable,
use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
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If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere
rating of the products plugged into the extension cable does not exceed the
ampere rating of the extension cable.
DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 3/19/01