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Be sure to follow the important tips given here to get the most use and enjoyment out of your tablet. Failure to do so might lead to discomfort or injury, or cause your tablet to fail.

Important safety and handling information

To avoid personal injury, property damage, or accidental damage to your ThinkPad® Tablet (hereafter referred to as the tablet), read all of the information in this section before using it.

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the ThinkPad Tablet User Guide (this publication). You can access the ThinkPad Tablet User Guide by using one of the following methods:

•Go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadUserGuides and follow the instructions on the screen.

•Start your tablet. Touch the applications icon on the Home screen to go to the applications page. Then, touch the User Guide icon.

For additional tips to help you operate your tablet safely, go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/safety

Handle your tablet with care:

Do not drop, bend, puncture, insert foreign objects, or place heavy objects on your tablet. Sensitive components inside might become damaged.

Your tablet screen is made of glass. The glass might break if the tablet is dropped on a hard surface, is the subject of a high impact, or is crushed by a heavy object. If the glass chips or cracks, do not touch the broken glass or attempt to remove it from the tablet. Stop using the tablet immediately and contact Lenovo® technical support for repair, replacement, or disposal information.

Do not disassemble or modify your tablet:

Your tablet is a sealed unit. There are no end-user serviceable parts inside. All internal repairs must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or a Lenovo-authorized technician. Attempting to open or modify your tablet will void the warranty.

Do not attempt to replace the internal battery:

Replacement of the internal rechargeable battery must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or a Lenovo-authorized technician. Lenovo-authorized repair facilities or technicians recycle Lenovo batteries according to local laws and regulations.

Prevent your tablet and charger from getting wet:

•Do not immerse your tablet in water or leave it in a location where it can get saturated with water or other liquids.

•Do not use the ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger outdoors.

Use approved charging methods only:

You can use any of the following charging methods to safely recharge the internal battery of your tablet:

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