Brother International WP1700MDS Owners Manual - English - Page 18

Precautions Although this word processor is ruggedly constructed, it should not be exposed to extreme conditions. To ensure many years of reliable operation, please follow these recommendations: • In case of malfunction, overheating, or other problems, immediately discon- nect the AC plug and consult your dealer, • Do not attempt to disassemble the word processor. It has no user-service- able parts inside. • Do not tug on the power cord. To disconnect, be sure to always grasp the plug itself. • Avoid dropping the word processor. • Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and other sources of heat. • Avoid spills. If any liquid enters the word processor, immediately disconnect the AC plug and consult your dealer. • Avoid locations subject to excessive moisture or dust. • Do not use sprays in the vicinity of the word processor. Aerosols are extremely harmful to the disk drive. • Disconnect the AC plug during thunderstorms. • Do not place heavy objects on the keyboard. • Always keep the air vents free from obstruction to avoid overheating the word processor. • Clean with a soft, dry cloth only. Avoid using chemicals, solvents and deter- gents. • To avoid interference, do not place the word processor too close to a radio receiver or television. If the word processor is too close to a television set, the disk drive may not work properly. • If you switch the word processor off, wait at least 10 seconds before switching it on again. Failure to wait 10 seconds may disrupt the start-up sequence, resulting in faulty operation and possible hardware damage.