‡Do not use appliance/voltage converters or kits sold for appliances with your Dell product.
‡To help protect your system components from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un- interruptible power supply (UPS).
‡Position cables and power cords carefully; route cables and the power cord and plug so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on your system components’ cables or power cord.
‡Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications. Always follow your local/national wiring rules.
‡To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the system before removing a component from the system board or discon- necting a peripheral device from the computer.
‡Handle batteries carefully. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, dispose of in fire or water, or expose batteries to temperatures higher than 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit). Do not attempt to open or ser- vice batteries; replace batteries only with batteries designated for the product.
‡Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.
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Observe the following additional safety guidelines for your system:
‡Unless your installation and/or troubleshooting documentation specifically allows it, do not remove enclosure covers, attempt to override the safety interlocks, or access any components inside the system. Depending on your system, installa- tion and repairs may be done only by individuals who are qualified to service your computer or storage system equipment and trained to deal with products capa- ble of producing hazardous energy levels.
‡When connecting or disconnecting power to
—Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.
—Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
—If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the sys- tem by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.
‡Move products with care; ensure that all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly con- nected to the computer or storage system. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces.
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