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Important safety instructions
DANGER
Reduce the risk of fire and electric shock by always following basic safety
precautions, including the following:
Do not use your computer in or near water.
During electrical storms:
– Do not use your computer with the telephone cable connection.
– Do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the
wall.
DANGER
There is a danger of an explosion if the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly
replaced. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To
avoid possible injury:
Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by IBM.
Keep the battery pack away from fire.
Do not expose it to water or rain.
Do not attempt to disassemble it.
Do not short-circuit it.
Keep it away from children.
Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing
of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company's
safety procedures. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-IBM-4333 for information
on disposal.
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