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2. Safety Instructions
2.1 Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate electronics
2.2 Operational Safety
• This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities
or for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety or they have been instructed in its use.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device. Children should not be allowed to
use this device without supervision.
• Keep the device and its accessories out of reach of children.
Please read this section carefully and follow all instructions given. The instructions will help you to operate the notebook
reliably and increase its service life.
• Never open the housing of the notebook, battery or mains adapter! This could result in an electric shock or even
ignite a fi re which will damage your notebook.
• Optical drive (CD/CDRW/DVD) constitute class 1 laser equipment providing these devices are contained in a
sealed notebook housing. Do not remove the drive cover as invisible laser radiation may escape.
• Do not insert anything into the notebook through the slots and openings. This could result in an electric shock or
even ignite a fi re which will damage your notebook.
• The slots and openings on the notebook are for ventilation purposes. Do not cover these openings as this could
cause the device to overheat.
• To avoid damage from lightning strikes, do not operate the notebook during thunderstorms.
• Do not place any objects on top of the notebook and do not exert pressure on the display. Otherwise, there is a risk
that the display may break.
• If the screen breaks, there is a danger of injury. If this happens, pick up the shattered pieces wearing protective
gloves and send them to your service centre for professional disposal. Finally, wash your hands with soap, as the
pieces may have been contaminated with chemicals.
DANGER!
Risk of suff ocation!
Packaging fi lm can be swallowed or used improperly. Therefore, there is a risk of
suff ocation!
> Keep packaging material such as plastic fi lm or plastic bags away from children.
