Gateway AR-230, User Manual

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Safety information
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Safety information
Warnings and precautions
■ Do not place your hands, face, or objects close to the ventilation openings
of your DVD recorder. Burns or personal injuries may occur if you are too
close to the DVD recorder.
■ Disconnect all cables before moving your DVD recorder. Moving your
DVD recorder with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause
fire or electric shock danger.
■ Do not expose your DVD recorder to rain or moisture.
■ Keep your DVD recorder away from excessive dust, high temperatures,
moisture, or direct sunlight.
■ Use your DVD recorder in a well-ventilated area and do not cover the
ventilation openings.
■ Do not modify your DVD recorder or use an unshielded power cord or
video input source cable, or you may experience excessive interference.
■ Disconnect your DVD recorder and unplug the power cord when not used
for a long period of time.
■ If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off your
DVD recorder, then disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Make sure that
your video input source cable is connected correctly, then reconnect your
DVD recorder to the electrical outlet.
■ Disconnect your DVD recorder from the electrical outlet before cleaning
or performing maintenance. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only
a slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
■ Do not place your DVD recorder on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your
DVD recorder may fall, causing serious damage.
■ Do not place your DVD recorder on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surfaces.
Warning Risk of electric shock - Do not open
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the case.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the
case voids the warranty.
Have your DVD recorder repaired by qualified service
personnel only.