Regulatory Information and Safety Guide
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Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important safety information for children 4 Internal battery....................................... 15 Tips and information for comfortable use 5 Finding your comfort zone .......................... 5 Taking care of your vision ........................... 6 Developing good work habits...................... 7 Protecting your hearing............................... 7 Basic care and tips for using your computer 8 Turning your computer on and off...............
- Important safety information for children IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN CAUTION - ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT. THIS IS NOT A TOY. TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE IT SHOULD NOT BE USED WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION OR PLACED WHERE SMALL CHILDREN CAN REACH IT. CAUTION ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT. Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
Tips and information for comfortable use - 5 T IP S AND INFORMATION FOR COMFORTABLE USE Important Some of the information in this guide may not apply to your computer. Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
- Tips and information for comfortable use • Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. • Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles. • Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders. • Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain.
Tips and information for comfortable use - 7 • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
- Basic care and tips for using your computer BASIC CARE AND TIPS FOR USING YOUR COMPUTER Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button. Please refer to the setup poster for the location of the power button.
Basic care and tips for using your computer - 9 General • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
- Basic care and tips for using your computer Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that it is off or in sleep mode. Do not put a computer in a carrying case while it is turned on. Safety instructions Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Basic care and tips for using your computer - 11 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Prevent Electrostatic discharge: A discharge of static electricity from finger or other electrostatic conductors can seriously damage a battery, or other electronic components and cause loss of information deletion from electrostatic damage to a drive. Before handling an electronic device, discharge static electricity by touching an unpainted metal surface.
- Basic care and tips for using your computer • If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices.
Basic care and tips for using your computer - 13 Guidelines for safe battery usage Warning When using a charging cart or a small space to simultaneously charge or operate multiple devices , the area must be well- ventilated and the temperature kept between 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) and battery charging must be stopped when 100% capacity is reached. Continuous charging can cause deformation or damage to the battery/ device.
- Basic care and tips for using your computer • ONLY CHARGE THE BATTERY IN A CLEAN, WELL VENTILATED AREA. Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not short external contacts, crush, puncture or otherwise tamper with batteries. Keep batteries away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries.
Basic care and tips for using your computer - 15 Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the battery.) This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse.
- Warnings and regulatory information WARNINGS AND REGULATORY INFORMATION Optical drives CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." In case of any trouble with this device, please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Warnings and regulatory information - 17 Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Emergency calls Warning You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system.
- Warnings and regulatory information Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems.
Warnings and regulatory information - 19 explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
- Warnings and regulatory information Note Information in this section may not apply to your computer. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" within 10 and 30 minutes of inactivity respectively (Refer to the settings in Power Management). • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode.
Warnings and regulatory information - 21 Use on aircraft Warning FCC and FAA regulations may prohibit airborne operation of radiofrequency wireless devices (wireless adapters) because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Ask the cabin crew before turning on your device’s wireless adapter whilst on board. The wireless adapter and your health The wireless adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
- Warnings and regulatory information supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. • The following safety precautions should be observed: Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
Warnings and regulatory information - 23 USA — Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Note The radiated output power of the adapter is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the adapter should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
- Warnings and regulatory information • Increase the distance between the wireless adapter and the equipment experiencing the interference. • Connect the computer with the wireless adapter to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the equipment experiencing the interference is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RF exposure FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 1.
Warnings and regulatory information - 25 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
- Warnings and regulatory information Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de XX cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. European Union List of applicable countries This product must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use.
Warnings and regulatory information - 27 Union Compliance, and more details refer to the attached Declaration of Conformity. Italy The use of this equipment is regulated by: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity subject to general authorization) for outdoor use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use. 2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services. L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n.
- Warnings and regulatory information Brazil Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. Pakistan Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Approved.
Warnings and regulatory information - 29 Modifications to the product Acer cannot be held responsible for unauthorized modifications made by the user and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product.
