2Read Me FirstSafety PrecautionsTo reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, elec-tric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage toequipment or property, always observe thefollowing safety precautions.Explanation of symbol word panelsThe following symbol word panels are usedto classify and describe the level of hazard,injury, and property damage caused when thedenotation is disregarded and improper use isperformed.DANGERDenotes a potential hazard that will result inserious injury or death.WARNINGDenotes a potential hazard that could resultin serious injury or death.CAUTIONDenotes a hazard that could result in minorinjury.NOTICEDenotes a hazard that could result in prop-erty damage.The following symbols are used to classifyand describe the type of instructions to beobserved.This symbol is used to alert users toa specific operating procedure thatmust not be performed.This symbol is used to alert users toa specific operating procedure thatmust be followed in order to operatethe unit safety.DANGERPrecautions on the Battery PackElectrolyte leakage, generation of heat,ignition or rupture of the Battery Packmay result. Do Not Throw the Battery Pack intoa Fire or Expose It to Excessive Heat Do Not Deform, Disassemble, orModify the Battery Pack Do Not Short the Positive (+) andNegative (-) Contacts Do not place the battery packtogether with articles such asnecklaces or hairpins when carry-ing or storing. Do Not Apply Shocks to theProduct by Dropping It, ApplyingStrong Pressure to It, etc. If this product is subjected to astrong impact, remove the batterypack from the computer immediately. Do Not Charge the Battery UsingMethods Other Than Those Specified Do Not Use the Battery Pack withAny Other Product• The battery pack is rechargeableand was intended for the specifiedproduct. Do Not Use This Product with aBattery Pack Other Than the OneSpecified Use only the specified batterypack with your product. Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire,in Direct Sunlight, for Example) If a Malfunction or Trouble Oc-curs, Immediately Stop Use When the Battery Pack Has Dete-riorated or If Abnormal SwellingOccur, Replace It With a New One Do not continue to use a dam-aged battery pack. If the battery pack appears to bedamaged or deformed, or if it emitssmoke, abnormal odor, excessiveheat, or other abnormality, removeit from the computer immediately.