Dell Dimension L Series, Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from poten-
tial damage and to ensure your own personal safety.
When Using Your Computer System
As you use your computer system, observe the following safety guidelines.
CAUTION: Do not operate your computer system with any cover(s) (includ-
ing computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on)
removed.
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To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure the voltage selection switch on
the power supply is set to match the AC power available at your location:
— 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far
Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan wan
— 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan
— 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East Middle East, and the Far East
Also be sure your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate
with the AC power available in your location.
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Before working inside the computer, unplug the system to help prevent electric
shock or system board damage. Certain system board components continue to
receive power any time the computer is connected to AC power.
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To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning
off the system before disconnecting a device from the computer.
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To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into
properly grounded power sources. These cables are equipped with three-prong
plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the
grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-
wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
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To help protect your computer system from sudden, transient increases and
decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or
uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
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