18 Safety information
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the safety precautions in this document.
General Precautions
Heed service markings: Except as explained elsewhere in your product documentation, do not service
your product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked 
may expose you to electric shock. For service information on components inside these compartments, call Customer Care.
Request service for damaged products: Turn off the product, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and request service from a service partner under the following conditions:
●The power cord or plug is damaged.
●Liquid has been spilled into the product.
●An object has fallen into the product.
●The product has been exposed to rain or water.
●The product has been dropped or damaged.
●There are noticeable signs of overheating.
●The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.
Avoid hot areas: The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other products (such as amplifiers) that produce heat.
Allow the product to cool: Allow the product to cool before removing covers and touching internal components.
Avoid wet areas: Never use the product in a wet location.
Avoid inserting objects into product: Never insert objects of any kind into slots or other openings in the product.
Avoid blocking vents: Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using a computer on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing may block airflow.
Clean the product properly: Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft cloth dampened with water for cleaning exterior components, but NEVER apply water directly to the product or to an LCD screen.
Use recommended mounting accessories: Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Mount the product according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Use the product with approved equipment: Use your product only with the computers and accessories identified as suitable for use with your product.
Adjust the volume: Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.
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