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Power cables and plug
This Product requires a three-wire grounded power cord and plug. The plug only fits in a
grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting
the plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician
for details.
The cord length must not exceed 2.5
metres.
To
prevent
electrical
hazards,
do
not
remove or disable the ground contact on the power cord. Replace the power cord if it gets
damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement. In Europe, the plug must be
rated for 250
VAC,
10
amp minimum. The plug must display an international agency
approval marking. The cord must be suitable for use in the end-user country. Consult your
dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use
in your country.
Cables
For cables which are not delivered with the Product in the computer's packaging:
The EMC performance of the system is guaranteed only if the cable and interface use
efficient shielding.
The use of shielded interface cable is required for USB, IEEE1394, serial, printer, game,
analog or digital audio/ video, PS2, TV or FM antennas, and generally all high-speed
cable interfaces.
Use only UL Listed No. 26AWG or larger telecommunication cords.
Only Ethernet LAN or RTC modem cable can have length exceeding 3 metres.
Packard Bell recommends that you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting
your computer to a hardware device that was not included with your computer.
- Ferrite reference: 28A-2029 from Steward (two loops)
During product certification, Packard Bell used the following cable quality:
- USB2.0 Certified Cables from Hama 46778
- IEEE1394 shielded FireWire from Hama 50011
- RCA-RCA shielded Audio/Video Cables from Thomson KHC001M, KHC012M,
KHC028M
- Stereo Jack shielded Audio cables from Hama 43330H, 42714H
Heat Build-up and Portable Computers
The AC adapter and the underside of the computer can become hot after prolonged use.
Sustained physical contact with either should be avoided.
C
HASSIS COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Before removing the chassis cover to service or modify the equipment, you must
disconnect all power and modem cords, and remove or disable the battery.
- Caution: Some components inside the computer can become hot after prolonged
use.
You then must close the chassis before you plug in and switch on the equipment.
L
ASER
C
OMPLIANCE
S
TATEMENT
The optical devices are tested and certified to be compliant with International
Electrotechnical Commission IEC60825-1 and European EN60825-1 standards for Class
1 laser products.
Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The optical devices are designed
such that there is never human access to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during
normal operation or prescribed maintenance conditions.
