3 Read Me FirstDANGERPrecautions on the Built-in Bridge Battery(for disposal)Handling This ComputerDo Not Disassemble the Computer ExceptWhen Disposing of ItGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture of the built-in bridge battery may result.Handling the Built-in Bridge BatteryDo Not ChargeGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.Do Not Use With Any Other ProductGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.Do Not Throw the Battery Into a Fire or Ex-pose It to Excessive HeatGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, In DirectSunlight, for Example)Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-)ContactsGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into the Battery,Disassemble, or Modify ItGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.Do Not Apply Shocks to the Computer byDropping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It,etc.Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.WARNINGPrecautions on the Built-in Bridge BatteryDo Not Charge the Battery Using MethodsOther Than Those SpecifiedIf the battery is not charged using one of thespecified methods, electrolyte leakage, genera-tion of heat, ignition or rupture of the battery mayresult.Do Not Throw the Product Into a Fire or Ex-pose It to Excessive HeatGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture of the bat-tery may result.Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, In DirectSunlight, for Example)Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignitionor rupture of the battery may result.Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into the Batteryor Shocks, Disassemble, or Modify ItElectrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignitionor rupture of the battery may result.Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by Drop-ping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It, etcElectrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignitionor rupture of the battery may result.• If this product is subjected to a strong impact,stop using it immediately.When the Battery Has Deteriorated, ContactYour Technical Support Offi ce to Replace theBatteryContinued use of a damaged battery may resultin heat generation, ignition or battery rupture.WARNINGIf a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immedi-ately Stop UseIf a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplugthe AC Plug and the Battery Pack• This product is damaged• Foreign object inside this product• Smoke emitted• Unusual smell emitted• Unusually hotContinuing to use this product while any of theabove conditions are present may result in fire orelectric shock• If a malfunction or trouble occurs, immediatelyturn the power off and unplug the AC plug,and then remove the battery pack. Then con-tact your technical support office for repair.Do Not Touch This Product in a ThunderstormIf Connected with the AC Cable or Any OtherCablesElectric shock may result.Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a PowerSource Other Than a Standard Household ACOutletOtherwise, a fire due to overheating may result.Connecting to a DC/AC converter (inverter) maydamage the AC adaptor. On an airplane, onlyconnect the AC adaptor/charger to an AC outletspecifically approved for such use.Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If YourHands Are WetElectric shock may result.Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC PlugRegularlyIf dust or other debris accumulates on the plug,humidity, etc. may cause a defect in the insula-tion, which may result in a fire.• Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.Pull the plug if the computer is not being usedfor a long period of time.