Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire,
malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, al-
ways observe the following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbol word panels
The following symbol word panels are used to classify
and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property
damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and
improper use is performed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that could result in property dam-
age.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe
the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific
operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific
operating procedure that must be followed in
order to operate the unit safety.
DANGER
Precautions on the Built-in Battery
(for disposal)
When disposing the battery, generation of heat, igni-
tion or rupture of the Built-in Battery may result.
Handling This Computer
Do Not Disassemble the Computer Except
When Disposing of It
Handling the Built-in Battery
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative
(-) Contacts
Do Not Throw the Battery into a Fire or
Expose It to Excessive Heat
Do Not Apply Shocks to the Built-in Bat-
tery by Dropping It, Applying Strong Pres-
sure to It, etc.
Do Not Charge
Do Not Use
Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or Modify the
Battery
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct
Sunlight, for Example)
WARNING
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture of the Built-in
Battery may result.
Do Not Throw This Product Into a Fire or
Expose It to Excessive Heat
Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or Modify
This Product
Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by
Dropping It, Applying Strong Pressure to
It, etc.
Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods
Other Than Those Specified
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Di-
rect Sunlight, for Example)
When the Battery Has Deteriorated, Con-
tact Your Technical Support Office to Re-
place the Battery
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