4Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TVwww.gateway.comImportant SafeguardsWarnings and precautions■ Do not place your hands, face, or objects close to the ventilation openingsof your plasma TV. The top of your plasma TV gets very hot from exhaustair that is released through the ventilation holes. Burns or personalinjuries may occur if any body parts are placed too close. Placing anyobject near the top of your plasma TV could result in heat relateddamages to the object and your plasma TV.■ Disconnect all cables before moving your plasma TV. Moving yourplasma TV with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fireor electric shock danger.■ To prevent damage which may result in a fire or shock hazard, do notexpose your plasma TV to rain or moisture.■ Keep your plasma TV away from excessive dust, high temperatures,moisture, or direct sunlight.■ Use in a well-ventilated area and do not cover your plasma TV ventilationopenings.■ Unauthorized modification of this equipment or use of an unshieldedpower cord or video input source cable may cause excessive interference.■ When your plasma TV is not in use for a long period of time, disconnectit from the electrical outlet.■ If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off your plasma TV,then disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Make sure that your videoinput source cable is connected correctly, then reconnect your plasma TVto the electrical outlet.■ Disconnect your plasma TV from the electrical outlet before cleaning orperforming maintenance. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use onlya slightly damp cloth for cleaning.■ Do not place your plasma TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Yourplasma TV may fall, causing serious damage.Warning Risk of electric shock - Do not openTo reduce the risk of electric shock, do no remove the frontor back covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.Have your plasma TV repaired by qualified servicepersonnel only.8508722.book Page 4 Monday, August 12, 2002 3:16 PM