Section 8A: Important Safety Information
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Static Electricity, ESD, and Your Device
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to electronic devices if discharged
into the device, so you should take steps to avoid such an occurrence.
Description of ESD
Static electricity is an electrical charge caused by the buildup of excess electrons
on the surface of a material. To most people, static electricity and ESD are nothing
more than annoyances. For example, after walking over a carpet while scuffing
your feet, building up electrons on your body, you may get a shock—the
discharge event—when you touch a metal doorknob. This little shock discharges
the built-up static electricity.
ESD-Susceptible Equipment
Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry, so when working with electronic
devices, take measures to help protect your electronic devices, including your
Palm® device, from ESD harm. While Palm has built protections against ESD into
its products, ESD unfortunately exists and, unless neutralized, could build up
to levels that could harm your equipment. Any electronic device that contains an
external entry point for plugging in anything from cables to docking stations is
susceptible to entry of ESD. Devices that you carry with you, such as your device,
build up ESD in a unique way because the static electricity that may have built up
on your body is automatically passed to the device. Then, when the device is
connected to another device such as a docking station, a discharge event can
occur.
Summary of Contents for Treo 700p
Page 12: ...iv ...
Page 13: ...Section 1 Setting Up Your Smart Device and Your Computer ...
Page 14: ...2 ...
Page 30: ...18 Section 1A Device Setup ...
Page 48: ...36 Section 1C Connecting to Your Computer ...
Page 49: ...Section 2 Your Treo 700P Smart Device ...
Page 50: ...38 ...
Page 116: ...104 Section 2B Using Your Device s Phone Features ...
Page 117: ...Section 3 Using Sprint PCS Vision and Other Wireless Connections ...
Page 118: ...106 ...
Page 132: ...120 Section 3B Sprint Power Vision ...
Page 156: ...144 Section 3C Using Email ...
Page 195: ...Section 4 Your Portable Media Device ...
Page 196: ...184 ...
Page 224: ...212 Section 4B Listening to Music ...
Page 229: ...Section 5 Your Mobile Organizer ...
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Page 263: ...Section 6 Managing Your Information and Settings ...
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Page 320: ...308 Section 6B Customizing Your Device ...
Page 321: ...Section 7 Resources ...
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Page 370: ...358 Section 7B Glossary ...
Page 371: ...Section 8 Safety and Specifications ...
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Page 388: ...376 Section 8A Important Safety Information ...
Page 392: ...380 Section 8B Specifications ...
Page 432: ...420 Index ...