26 - Quick start guide
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N V I R O N M E N T
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UR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Environment has been at the heart of our products.
Gateway is committed to limit the environmental impact of its products during product life
cycle.
Starting at design phase, with a very strict procurement policy, maximum attention is given
to electronic components in order to limit their weight in heavy metals such as lead,
cadmium, chromium, mercury, etc. Suppliers are asked, for each part of any product, to
respect all regulations.
As far as end-of-life products are concerned, measures have been taken to anticipate and
facilitate the recycling of all our products. Thus, all plastic parts heavier than 25 grams
used in Gateway products are labelled ISO 11469. This label allows a quick recognition
of the material and eases its valorisation. Likewise, desktop computers are designed to
be easily dismantled, with screws being replaced by clips.
P
RODUCT DISPOSAL
The 2002/96/EC Directive, known as Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive, requires that used electrical and electronic
products must be disposed of separately from normal household waste in
order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to
reduce the quantity of waste to be eliminated with a view to reducing
landfill and incineration. The crossed-out dustbin logo is there to remind
you that these products must be sorted separately for disposal. These
rules concern all Gateway products and also all accessories, such as keyboard, mouse,
speakers, remote control, etc. When you have to dispose of such products, make sure
that they are correctly recycled by checking with your local authority, or by returning your
old equipment to your retailer if you are replacing it. For information, visit
www.gateway.com/about/corp_responsibility/environment.php.
Battery disposal (when applicable)
Before disposing of your equipment ensure that you have removed any batteries that may
be fitted in the equipment. European law states that batteries must be collected for
disposal separately from household waste. Do not throw your used batteries in the
dustbin. Dispose of your used batteries via a battery collection scheme where available,
or ask your distributor or local authority what infrastructures you can use. Your efforts will
enable the safe collection, recycling and destruction of used batteries and will help protect
the environment and reduce health hazards.
Caution:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose
of used batteries according to the instructions.
Mercury advisory
For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or
display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or
disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information,
contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. for lamp-specific
disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.
