Toshiba 2000, User Manual

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General Precautions
TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand
the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included
in the text of the manual.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains information
on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by
extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes information on
work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.
Heat injury
Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for
long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel
hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time
(if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for
example) your skin might suffer low-heat injury.
Also, if the AC adaptor has been used for a long time, avoid prolonged physical
contact with the AC adaptor. It can become very warm.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or
otherwise cause malfunctions.
PC card overheating
Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC card can
result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be careful when you
remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.