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Portable Device Battery Safety

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• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. • The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your computer. Use care when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation. • Do not use an auto adapter DC power cable connected via an automobile cigarette lighter adapter in vehicles with high voltage (24 VDC), such as commercial transport vehicles. Portable Device Battery Safety WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not expose (store or place) your computer or battery pack next to a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 65ºC (149ºF). When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells could vent or explode, posing risk of fire. 56

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Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or
on the floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge
the battery.
The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of
your computer. Use care when handling the adapter during or
immediately after operation.
Do not use an auto adapter DC power cable connected via an
automobile cigarette lighter adapter in vehicles with high
voltage (24 VDC), such as commercial transport vehicles.
Portable Device Battery Safety
WARNING:
Using an incompatible battery may increase the
risk of fire or explosion.
Do not expose (store or place) your computer or battery pack next to
a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or
other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it to
temperatures in excess of 65ºC (149ºF). When heated to excessive
temperatures, battery cells could vent or explode, posing risk of fire.