Safety Precautions

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.

Never heat the battery or put the battery into a fire. Do not put or use the battery in a hot location such as a sauna, inside a vehicle exposed to the heat, and so on.

There is a danger of an explosion or fire.

Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal (metal parts).

If a metal object touches the battery terminals, it may cause excessive current flow and it may damage the battery, or result in a fire.

If liquid leaks out of the battery or there is a funny smell coming from the battery, remove the battery from the computer and contact a service center.

There is a danger of an explosion or fire.

To use the computer safely, replace a dead battery with a new, authorized battery.

Chapter 1. 12

Getting Started

Usage Related

Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If you are cleaning a notebook computer, remove the battery.

There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product.

Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem.

There is a danger of a electric shock, fire or damage to the product.

Do not place any container filled with water or chemicals over or near the computer.

If water or chemicals enter the computer, this may cause fire or electric shock.

If the computer is broken or dropped, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check.

Using a broken computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard.