Gateway M275X User Guide - Page 28

Chapter 2: Getting Started ■ Make sure that nothing rests on your adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on. ■ Use only the adapter and power cord approved for use with this convertible tablet PC. Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or explosion. ■ If you use an extension cable with your adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. Basic safety precautions When using your convertible tablet PC and peripheral devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: ■ Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use it near a bathtub or kitchen sink. ■ Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. ■ The cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug. ■ To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. Warning When working with peripheral devices or replacing memory modules, always follow installation instructions closely. Except for replacing memory or the hard drive, do not attempt to service your convertible tablet PC yourself. (See "Using eSupport" on page 55 and "Telephone support" on page 304 for service information.) 18 www.gateway.com