Alienware M18X manual Computer Setup, Computer Use, Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning

• If you have to remove peripheral cards for any reason, place them on the portion of the computer’s case that was removed. Do not touch the edge connectors at the bottom of the card that connect to the system board.

• Avoid walking around while replacing items inside the case, especially if you are on a carpet or during low temperature and low humidity.

GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Computer Setup

•Read all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before operating your computer.

•Retain all safety and operating instructions.

•Never use this product near water or a heat source.

•Only set-up the computer on a stable work surface.

Computer Use

•Route the power cable and all cables away from where people might walk or trip over them. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable.

•Do not spill anything on or into your computer.

•To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect all power, modem and any other cables from the wall outlets before handling the computer.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning

•Only operate the computer using the power source type indicated on the rating label.

•Never block or cover any openings or fans in the computer case. These are required for ventilation.

•Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.

•Ensure that your computer is properly grounded when in use.

•Do not attempt to connect your computer into an outlet that is not properly grounded.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause damage to internal system components if precautions are not taken. ESD is caused by static electricity and the damage caused is usually permanent.

Computer technicians wear a special wrist-strap that grounds them to the computer’s case to prevent ESD damage. You can reduce the chances of ESD damage by doing the following:

•Turn off your computer’s power and wait several minutes before starting to work.

• If an extension cord is used with your computer, ensure that the total	•	Ground yourself by touching the case of the computer.
ampere rating on the computer does not exceed the maximum rating on the	•	Touch only those items which must be replaced.
extension cord.

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