Important Safety Instructions - Compal Notebook PC User Manual

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local authorities for
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disposal instructions.
Do not use or leave the battery pack near a heat source. Heat can melt the insulation and
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damage other safety features, possibly leading it to leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst
and/or ignite.
Do not immerse the battery pack in water or allow it to get wet. Its protective features can be
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damaged. Abnormal chemical reactions may occur, possibly leading it to leak acid, overheat,
emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.
Do not crush, disassemble, puncture, or incinerate the short external contacts of a battery
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pack.
Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals with a metal object such as a wire.
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Short-circuiting may occur, leading the battery pack to leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst
and/or ignite.
Do not use an apparently deformed or damaged battery pack, which may leak acid, overheat,
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emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.
If the battery pack leaks, gives off a bad odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or
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deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately
remove it from the computer or charger and stop using it.
Battery Pack Disposal
Dispose of the lithium ion battery packs at approved disposal sites only. To locate an
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appropriate site, contact the solid waste disposal officials where you live or look for a
rechargeable battery recycling website that lists disposal locations near you.
Do not dispose of battery packs in a fire, throw them in a trash receptacle, put them in a
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recycling bin not intended for their disposal, or otherwise discard them in a manner that may
result in their being hazardous to the environment.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions carefully and save them for future reference.
1. Follow all warnings and instructions given to you for this product.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not use this product near water.
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
5. Slots and openings on the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these
openings. Avoid placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface to prevent from
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