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Safety Information
The construction of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer provides extra
protection against the risk of electrical shock. This computer 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.
For continued protection against the risk of electrical shock:
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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.
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If your computer has cables other than the power cords, you must
connect them before plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Before removing these cables, you must first unplug the power cords
from the outlet.
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If your computer has a telephone connection, do not touch the
telephone cords when there is lightning in the area.
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Do not use or store the computer in an area where it can become wet.
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Make sure all replacement parts have characteristics identical or
equivalent to the original parts. Other parts may not have the same
safety features.
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Personal injury or electrical shock may result if you undertake actions
other than those specifically described in this book. This is particularly
true if you try to service or repair the power supply, monitor, or built-in
modem. Always refer service or repairs to qualified service personnel.
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