IBM 2274, User Manual

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Safety information
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Safety Notices
Safety information
Installation
The construction of the IBM Personal Computer
provides extra protection against the risk of electrical
shock. The IBM PC has a power cord with a three-prong
plug that is required to ground metal parts. It is the
responsibility of the person installing the computer to
connect it to a properly grounded electrical outlet. Seek
professional assistance before using an adapter or
extension cord; these devices could interrupt the
grounding circuit.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that
is incorrectly connected to the building wiring, serious
electrical shock could result.
Continued protection against electrical shock . For
continued protection against the risk of electrical shock,
follow these steps:
• Connect your computer only to an electrical outlet of
the correct voltage. If you are unsure about the
voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
• If your computer has cables other than the power
cords, you must connect them before plugging the
power cords into an electrical outlet. Before removing
these cables, you must first unplug the power cords
from the outlet.
• If your computer has a telephone connection, do not
touch the telephone cords when there is lightning in
the area.
• Do not use or store the computer in an area where it
can become wet.