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FWS-002 Safety and Regulatory Guide
Tablet PC disposal
Review the following precautions:
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Do not dispose of the Tablet PC with general waste.
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If you cannot locate a disposal site, contact your reseller
or Xplore Technologies for assistance in locating a
disposal site near your locale.Cabling and power cord
precautions
Cabling and power cord precautions
Review the following cabling and power cord precautions:
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Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet
the requirements of that country. Use the appropriate
AC adapter and power cord for your locale. For
information about power cord set requirements,
contact the Xplore Reseller from whom you purchased
the product, or contact Xplore Technologies if you
purchased the product from Xplore Technologies.
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If no power cord was provided for your Tablet PC or an
accessory, purchase a power cord that is approved for
use in your country and that matches the required
voltage and amperage rating.
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If you use an extension cord with your AC adapter,
ensure that the total ampere rating of the products
plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
ampere rating of the extension cord.
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When using your power cord, make sure to position it
around objects so it will not be cut or punctured.
Battery pack disposal
Review the following battery pack disposal precautions:
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Dispose of the lithium ion battery packs only at
approved disposal sites. To locate an appropriate site,
contact the solid waste disposal officials where you live
or look for a rechargeable battery recycling Web site
that lists disposal locations near you.
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Do not dispose of battery packs in a fire, throw them in a
trash receptacle, put them in a recycling bin not
intended for their disposal, or otherwise discard them in
a manner that may result in their being hazardous to
the environment.
Travel precautions
Review the following travel precautions:
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When traveling, do not store the Tablet PC in an
overhead compartment or other area where it could
slide around, and do not check it in your baggage.
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Do not put the Tablet PC through a metal detector. You
can safely put it through an X-ray security machine
without harming any components.
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Be sure to charge the battery before you hand-check
the Tablet PC. You may be asked to turn the Tablet PC on
at a baggage checkpoint.
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Ensure that your Tablet PC is configured for air travel
before you board the airplane.
Component replacement precautions
Review the following component replacement
precautions:
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Use only components sold by Xplore with your Tablet
PC. Installation or use of non-Xplore components may
damage the Tablet PC and/or its components and void
the warranty.
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Components currently available from Xplore as user
replaceable parts include an AC power adapter (rated
for general use) and battery pack. These components
may change from time to time. Contact Xplore
Technologies for more information or if you have
questions about replacing a specific component.
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Do not replace or attempt to service internal Tablet PC
components such as the hard disk drive, Bluetooth card,
internal antennas, memory modules, or wireless
module components. Such actions can damage the
Tablet PC and/or its components and void the warranty.
Sound pressure/volume notice
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones
can cause hearing damage and hearing loss. Adjustments
of the volume control or equalizer to settings other than
the default setting can increase earphone and headphone
output voltage and therefore increase the volume and
sound pressure levels to levels above the healthy range.
Wireless devices
Although Xplore sells and may recommend certain
wireless Mini PCI-Express devices for the Tablet PC, these
should only be installed by Xplore or a qualified Xplore
repair facility. If you choose to install non-approved
wireless devices yourself, you may damage the equipment
and/or its internal components and void the warranty.
Contact Xplore Technologies or your authorized Xplore
reseller for information about recommended repair
facilities and locations near you.
Comfort and health
HEALTH WARNING
: Using a keyboard or pointing device
may be linked to serious injuries or disorders. For more
information, visit the Mayo Clinic™ Web site at
www.mayoclinic.com
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You can help prevent occasional discomfort in your hands,
arms, shoulders, neck, and other parts of your body by:
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Taking frequent breaks to stretch and change your
working position.
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Resting your hands and wrists frequently so they have
time to recover from repetitive movements. Use a wrist
pad.
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Using the touch pad on a keyboard or the Tablet PC pen,
which change the way you use your hands and wrists,
and can provide a break from the keyboard and mouse.
If symptoms persist or continue to occur and include pain,
throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensations,
or stiffness, DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS.
PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.
Environmental statements
Review the following environmental statements:
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The extraction and use of natural resources are required
in the production of the equipment you purchased. The
equipment may contain hazardous substances that
