Getting Help; Safety Instructions; When Using Your Computer - Dell Latitude LS System Information Manual

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Getting Help

Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as
expected. For information on these help tools, see the "Getting Help" section in the
online User's Guide.

Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential
damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.

When Using Your Computer

As you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines.
CAUTION: 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 desktop or on the floor, when
powering the computer or charging the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with
papers or other items that will reduce cooling. 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 AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this com-
puter as indicated in this document. Use of another type of battery pack or
AC adapter may risk fire or explosion.
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Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rat-
ing of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source:
— 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far
Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan
— 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan
— 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
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