Laser safety statement

All Gateway systems equipped with CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified a “Class 1 Laser Product” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location.

Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD-ROM or DVD Drive.

Television antenna connectors protection (for systems fitted with TV/cable TV tuner cards)

External television antenna grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, be sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Lightning protection

For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

Power lines

Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing or re aligning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits. Contact with them could be fatal.

Warning When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits. Contact with them could be fatal.

Laser safety statement

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