Important Safety Information - Gateway Notebook User Manual

Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

Important safety information

Your Gateway notebook is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of
information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this notebook, it is
important that the safety instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation
are followed.
Warning
Setting up your notebook
■ Read and follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation
before you operate your notebook. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future
use.
Do not use this notebook near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
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■ Set up the notebook on a stable work surface.
■ The notebook should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
rating label.
■ Openings in the notebook case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these
openings. Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the
notebook for ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any
kind into the notebook ventilation openings.
■ Some notebooks are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the
notebook is properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord will fit only into a
grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an
outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet.
■ If you use an extension cord with this notebook, make sure that the total ampere rating
on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord
ampere rating.
Care during use
■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
■ Do not spill anything on the notebook. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and
drinking near your notebook.
■ Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are
blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.
■ Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use
the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
■ Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is a danger
of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
■ When the notebook is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through
the notebook. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem
cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the notebook.
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Always follow these instructions to help guard against
personal injury and damage to your Gateway notebook.
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