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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety
precautions.
1. The PC 8172 Series does not come equipped with an
operating system. An operating system must be loaded first
before installing any software into the computer.
2. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when
installing the internal components. Use a grounding wrist
strap and place all electronic components in any static-
shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive
to static electrical charge.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the PC 8172 Series before
any installation. Be sure both the system and external
devices are turned OFF. A sudden surge of power could ruin
sensitive components that the PC 8172 Series must be
properly grounded.
4. The brightness of the flat panel display will be getting weaker
as a result of frequent usage. However, the operating period
varies depending on the application environment.
5. Turn OFF the system power before cleaning. Clean the
system using a cloth only. Do not spray any liquid cleaner
directly onto the screen. The PC 8172 Series may
come with or w/o a touch screen. Although the touch screen is
chemical resistant, it is recommended that you spray the
liquid cleaner on a cloth first before wiping the screen. In
case your system comes without the touch screen, you must
follow the same procedure and not spray any cleaner on the
flat panel directly.
6. Avoid using sharp objects to operate the touch screen.
Scratches on the touch screen may cause malfunction or
internal failure to the touch screen.
7. The flat panel display is not susceptible to shock or vibration.
When assembling the PC 8172 Series, make sure it is
securely installed.
8. Do not open the system’s back cover. If opening the cover
for maintenance is a must, only a trained technician is
allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are
sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from
electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: