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Regulatory compliance statements

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Laser safety statement
All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety
standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser
Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance
Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
California Proposition 65 WarningTelevision antenna connectors protection (for systems fitted with TV/cable TV tuner cards)

External television antenna grounding

If an o utsi de a nten na o r cab le s yste m is to be con nect ed t o yo ur Ga tew ay P C, m ake s ure that the
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges
and static charges.
Article810 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.
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 or DVD drive.
Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects
or reproductive harm.