Gateway 1450 290, Chapter a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information, Care during use

Chapter A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

■Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings.

■Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet.

■If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.

■If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges.

Care during use

■Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.

■Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system.

■Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

■When the computer is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system.

■Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if:

■The power cord or plug is damaged.

■Liquid has been spilled into the system.

■The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed.

■The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

■The system performance changes.

Replacement parts and accessories

Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway.

Important

Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

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