Dell Alienware M17x Manual - Page 60

APPENDIX B: DETAILED SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND REGULATORY INFORMATION General Safety Information Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your equipment and working environment from potential damage. You can find additional Safety Best Practices information on the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: In this document, product, equipment, and device are used interchangeably and refer to all computers. WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, procedures, connections, or signal types other than those specified in your documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. CAUTION: Alienware products are not intended for use in patient health care environments unless specially designated. CAUTION: Alienware products are not designed for use in flammable or explosive environments. APPENDIX B: DETAILED SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND REGULATORY INFORMATION When operating your equipment: WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. WARNING: Do not use your equipment in a wet environment. Protect equipment from liquid intrusion. • Do not use damaged equipment, including exposed, frayed, or damaged power cords. • Disconnect your device and all peripherals (including an integrated or optional modem or TV tuner) from any wall connections during an electrical (lightning) storm or when you will be away for extended periods. • Do not push any objects into the air vents or openings of your equipment. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Do not allow your portable computer or adapter to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin for extended periods of time. The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal operation, particularly when AC power is present. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burn. • If your equipment does not operate normally, contact Alienware (for details, refer to "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 90) or an authorized dealer or service center for retail purchases. When setting up the equipment for use: • Place the computer on a hard, level surface. • Do not stack the computer, place it in an enclosed space, or otherwise install it where it is subject to heated air. The equipment should have at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) of clearance on all vented sides to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. Restricting airflow can damage the equipment or cause overheating. 060 /060