Deployment Guide

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Setup and Safety Information
This chapter contains information about setting up your Dell Latitude computer,
observing safety precautions, and replacing the battery. It also lists regulatory
information about the system.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential
damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.
When Using Your Computer
As you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines.
CAUTION: Do not allow your computer to operate with the base resting
directly on exposed skin. With extended operation, heat can potentially
build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause
discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation
instructions closely.
• Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal
objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting
excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in
damage from burns.
• Be sure that nothing rests on your adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not
located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor,
when powering the computer or charging the battery. Do not cover the AC
adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC
adapter inside a carrying case.
• Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub,
sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement.
• Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Doing so can
cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.