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Chapter 1. Important safety
information ................................1
Conditions that require immediate
action................................................1
Safety guidelines ............................3
Service and upgrades ................. 3
Power cords and power
adapters ........................................ 3
Extension cords an d related
devices .......................................... 4
Plugs and outlets......................... 4
Power supply statement ............ 5
External devices .......................... 5
Batteries ........................................ 6
Rechargeable battery
notice ...... 6
Heat and product ventilation.... 7
CD and DVD drive safety.......... 8
Laser compliance statement ...... 9
Electrical current safety
information ..................................10
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
notice.............................................11
Using headphones or
earphones .....................................11
Additional safety
information ..................................12
Chapter 2. Use and care
Information ..............................13
Caring for your computer............13
Being careful about where and
how you work. ............................13
Notice of static-electricity ..........14
Being gentle with your
computer ......................................14
Carrying your computer
properly........................................15
For outdoor use ...........................15
Handling storage media and
drives properly............................15
Data safety ................................... 16
Taking care in setting
passwords.................................... 16
Cleaning the cover of your
computer...................................... 16
Cleaning your comp
uter
keyboard ...................................... 17
Cleaning your computer
display.......................................... 17
Other important tips .................. 18
Accessibility and comfort ............ 19
Ergonomic information ............. 19
What if you are traveling?......... 19
Questions about vision ? ............ 19
Maintenance .................................. 20
General tips for maintenance.... 20
Chapter 3. Getting help and
service .....................................21
Getting help on the Web.............22
Calling the customer support
center ............................................. 22
Getting help around the
world ............................................. 24
Appendix A. Notices ...............25
Trademarks..............................39
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