•Never use your TV if the power cable has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Keep the power cable away from where people could trip over it.
•Be sure to grasp the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting the TV from an electric socket.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
•Openings in the TV cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these openings should not be blocked or covered. Avoid using the TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface, as doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. If you place the TV in a bookcase or an enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation and air flow.
•Place your TV in a location with low humidity and minimum dust. Avoid places similar to a damp basement or dusty hallway.
•Do not expose the TV to rain or use it near water (in kitchens, next to swimming pools, etc.). If the TV accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact Dell immediately. You can clean the TV with a damp cloth when necessary, being sure to unplug the TV first.
•Place the TV on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen is made of glass and can be damaged if dropped or hit sharply. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table capable to adequately support your TV. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ TV combination to avoid injury from
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
•Locate your TV near an easily accessible electric outlet.
•If your TV does not operate normally — in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it — unplug it immediately and contact Dell.
•Do not attempt to remove the back cover, as you will be exposed to an electrical shock hazard. The back cover should only be removed by qualified service personnel.
•High temperatures can cause problems. Don't use your TV in direct sunlight, and keep it away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources of heat.
•Unplug your TV from the electric outlet before any service is performed.
•Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
–The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged
–Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance
–The appliance has been exposed to rain
–The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance
–The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
•Tilt/Stability — All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinets design.
•Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.
•Do not place electronic equipment/toys on the top of the set. As such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.
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