Dell LATITUDE Latitude L400 System Information Manual

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1-4 Dell Latitude L400 System Information GuideGetting HelpDell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform asexpected. For information on these help tools, see the “Getting Help” section in theonline User’s Guide.Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potentialdamage and to help ensure your own personal safety.When Using Your ComputerAs you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines.CAUTION: Do not allow your computer to operate with the base restingdirectly on exposed skin. With extended operation, heat can potentiallybuild up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could causediscomfort or, eventually, a burn.• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installationinstructions closely.• Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metalobjects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resultingexcessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result indamage from burns.• Be sure that nothing rests on your adapter’s power cable and that the cable is notlocated where it can be tripped over or stepped on.• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor,when powering the computer or charging the battery. Do not cover the ACadapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling. Do not use the ACadapter inside a carrying case.• Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub,sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement.• Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Doing so cancause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.• Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with thiscomputer as indicated in this document. Use of another type of battery pack orAC adapter may risk fire or explosion.• Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltagerating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source:— 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some FarEastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan— 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan— 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East51VNXbk0.book Page 4 Friday, February 16, 2001 2:24 PM