Gateway 450ROG, User Manual

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Safety instructions
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■ Do not apply heavy pressure to your notebook or subject it to strong
impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to notebook
components or otherwise cause malfunctions.
■ Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a
PC Card can result in errors or instability in the card’s operation. Be careful
when you remove a PC Card that has been used for extended periods.
Using the batteries
■ Do not carry a battery 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 heat damage.
■ Protect your notebook, batteries, and hard drive from environmental
hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and
overexposure to sunlight.
■ Replace only with a Gateway 450ROG or Gateway 450RGH batteries to
avoid risk of fire or explosion. For more information, see
“Changing
batteries” on page 155 .
■ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do
not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. For more information,
see
“Changing batteries” on page 155 .
Using the AC adapter
■ Place the adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on the floor,
when you use it to run your notebook or to charge the battery. Do not
cover the adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling, and
do not use the adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
■ Make 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.
■ Use only the adapter and power cord approved for use with this notebook.
Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or explosion.
■ If you use an extension cord with your adapter, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the products plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the ampere rating of the extension cord.