General safety guidelines

Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage:

Mercury lamp information

CAUTION:

This product contains a high-pressure mercury vapor lamp. The lamp may break without warning, denoted by a loud popping sound, and mercury vapor may be released into the air. Inhaling mercury or mercury compounds in vapor or powder form can lead to health problems.

Protection against lamp breakages

To reduce the risk of health problems, we recommend the following if the lamp breaks:

vLeave the room immediately and carefully ventilate the room for at least 180 minutes.

vUse care when cleaning up any material ejected from the projector. Use cut proof gloves to avoid contact of material with skin. Wash your hands after cleaning up the area.

vDiscard any nearby food and drink, and thoroughly clean the surface around the projector.

vDisposal of waste may be regulated under applicable environmental laws due to the presence of mercury. Dispose of these materials as required by local ordinances and regulations.

vIf you experience any discomfort or irritation, seek medical attention immediately.

vContact Service and Support for instructions on bulb replacement.

Service

Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center. Use only a service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.

Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements. Always make sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source before you attempt the replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center.

Power cords and power adapters

Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer.

Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing so can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. This can present a safety hazard.

Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or pinched by objects.

Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also cause gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can eventually result in overheating.

© Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

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