IBM 2170275 Reference Guide - Page 10

Safety information Installation Caution! Your computer uses lithium batteries. There may be a risk of fire, explosion, or burns if the batteries are handled incorrectly. To ensure safety: Do not recharge, disassemble, heat, or incinerate a lithium battery. Replace the battery with an identical or equivalent type lithium battery. The construction of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer provides extra protection against the risk of electrical shock. The IBM Aptiva PC has a power cord with a three-prong plug that is required to ground metal parts. It is the responsibility of the person installing the computer to connect it to a properly grounded electrical outlet. Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord; these devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is incorrectly connected to the building wiring, serious electrical shock could result. Continued protection against electrical shock . For continued protection against the risk of electrical shock, follow these steps: • Connect your computer only to an electrical outlet of the correct voltage. If you are unsure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If your computer has cables other than the power cords, you must connect them before plugging the power cords into an electrical outlet. Before removing these cables, you must first unplug the power cords from the outlet. Discard used lithium batteries according to local country dispositions. • If your computer has a telephone connection, do not touch the telephone cords when there is lightning in the area. • Do not use or store the computer in an area where it can become wet. 6 Safety information