eMachines Notebooks User Manual page 9

Do not obstruct the air vents on the notebook or use it on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface.
The air vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling of your notebook.
If these air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat.
Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap.
The air vents may become blocked, causing the temperature of the
notebook to increase to a point where it may be harmful to your skin.
Keep your computer a safe distance away from sources of magnetic fields,
such as cellular phones and external speakers.
Magnetic fields can disrupt the information on hard drives.
Use only a soft cloth, moistened with water, to clean your notebook.
Do not use household chemicals to clean your notebook; they may
damage it.
Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories.
Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your notebook
should be serviced by an authorized technician.
When using your modem:
— Use only Number 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
— During an electrical storm, disconnect modem/telephone cables and
do not use your modem. There is a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
— Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks
are specifically designed for wet locations.
— Never touch uninsulated modem/telephone wires or terminals unless
the modem/telephone line has been disconnected at the network
interface.
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