Dell Precision M60 Series Information Manual

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System Infor mation Guide 5CAUTION: Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protectyour computer and working environment from potential damage.General• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained servicetechnician. Always follow installation instructions closely.• If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampererating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does not exceed theampere rating of the extension cable.• Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fireor electric shock by shorting out interior components.• Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a carrying case or aclosed briefcase, while the computer is turned on. Restricting airflow can damage thecomputer or cause a fire.• Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block coolingvents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place your computerin a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you useit to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papersor other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carryingcase.• The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your computer. Use carewhen handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.• Do not allow your portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on exposedskin for extended periods of time. The surface temperature of the base will rise duringnormal operation (particularly when AC power is present). Allowing sustained contactwith exposed skin can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.• Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, orswimming pool or in a wet basement• If your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect themodem cable if an electrical storm is approaching to avoid the remote risk of electricshock from lightning via the telephone line.