Care, Use, and Safety Information 87
General Safety Instructions
For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord), remove the main battery, and
disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists:
mYou want to remove any parts (leave the cords disconnected as long as the keyboard
is open)
mThe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged
mYou spill something into the case
mYour computer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture
mYour computer has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged
mYou suspect that your computer needs service or repair
mYou want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described earlier)
Be sure that you always do the following:
mKeep your computer away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs,
shower stalls, and so on.
mProtect your computer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.
mRead all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your computer into a
wall socket.
mKeep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.
mFollow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system.
Important The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord and
phone cords, and remove the battery. Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within
easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to.
Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product,
or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access
to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables.
Warning Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings in the
case. Doing so may be dangerous and result in fire or a dangerous electric shock.