Sharp PCMM20 User Guide - Page 8

Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions General • Follow all cautions and instructions marked on your computer. • Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Immediately shut off your computer and seek servicing under the following conditions: • when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed • when liquid is spilled on your computer • when your computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Location • Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight. • Try to avoid dusty environments. • Keep your computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs. • Keep your computer away from heaters. • Keep your computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow, water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc. • Keep your computer away from extremely high or low temperature. • Do not move your computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm place. A temperature difference of more than 18°F (10°C) will cause condensation inside the unit, which may cause damage. (In this case, turn off your computer and leave it for about an hour to completely dry the unit.) • Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. They protect your computer from overheating. • Do not place your computer on an unstable or uneven work surface. • Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the base of your computer will get hot. • Do not use your computer on your lap or any part of your body for an extended period during operation or charging to avoid injury from heat exposure. Usage • Never push any objects into cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not press or place heavy objects on your computer. Strong pressure can damage the cabinet or make your computer fail. • If your computer or the AC power cord experiences an abnormal situation such as heat generation or smoking, or produces an abnormal odor, turn off your computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack immediately. • Turn off your computer before installing or removing any peripheral devices except when connecting USB devices, a PC card, etc. viii

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Safety Precautions
General
Follow all cautions and instructions marked on your computer.
Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified
personnel. Immediately shut off your computer and seek servicing under the
following conditions:
when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
when liquid is spilled on your computer
when your computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
Location
Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight.
Try to avoid dusty environments.
Keep your computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs.
Keep your computer away from heaters.
Keep your computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow,
water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.
Keep your computer away from extremely high or low temperature.
Do not move your computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm
place.
A temperature difference of more than 18
°
F (10
°
C) will cause condensation
inside the unit, which may cause damage. (In this case, turn off your computer and
leave it for about an hour to completely dry the unit.)
Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. They protect your
computer from overheating.
Do not place your computer on an unstable or uneven work surface.
Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the
base of your computer will get hot.
Do not use your computer on your lap or any part of your body for an extended
period during operation or charging to avoid injury from heat exposure.
Usage
Never push any objects into cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage
points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock.
Do not press or place heavy objects on your computer.
Strong pressure can
damage the cabinet or make your computer fail.
If your computer or the AC power cord experiences an abnormal situation such as
heat generation or smoking, or produces an abnormal odor, turn off your computer,
unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack immediately.
Turn off your computer before installing or removing any peripheral devices
except when connecting USB devices, a PC card, etc.