Quick Reference Guide

APPENDIX A: Legal Information
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Important safety
information
Your Gateway notebook is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety
of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this notebook,
it is important that the safety instructions marked on the notebook and in the
documentation are followed.
Setting up your system
• Read and follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in the
documentation before you operate your notebook. Retain all safety and
operating instructions for future use.
• Do not use this notebook near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
• Set up the notebook on a stable work surface.
• The notebook should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the rating label.
• Openings in the notebook case are provided for ventilation. Do not block
or cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate space, at least
6 inches (15 cm), around the notebook for ventilation when you set up your
work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the notebook ventilation
openings.
• Some notebook are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure
that the notebook is properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord
will fit only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the
appropriate outlet.
• If you use an extension cord with this notebook, make sure that the total
ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
• If your notebook is fitted with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card,
make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to
provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static
charges.
Warning
Always follow these instructions to help guard against
personal injury and damage to your Gateway system.
Warning
Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous
locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and
dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for
example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication
line cord for your dialup modem connection.