Acer Aspire 6600 User Guide - Page 5

Before You Start . . . Make sure you read this section carefully for proper placement and important Safety Instructions on the use and care of your new computer. Please save these instructions for future reference. Safety Instructions • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth mildly dampened with water for cleaning. • Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. • Do not attempt to service this product yourself; opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service by persons other than Acer authorized service providers may void your warranty. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a • When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • Do not use this product in or near water. b • If liquid has been spilled into the product. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. • Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only f it into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. c • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d • If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. e • If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to qualified service personnel. • Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from children and dispose of used battery promptly. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. • Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V minimum, VDE a pproved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). • Always unplug the computer and monitor before opening the housing or adjusting connections or cables. • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or e lectric shock. • Use power strips with surge protection to protect your computer in the event of a power surge, due to severe weather such as a thunderstorm. 2 Before You Start... 3