Safety information
7
Notices
•
Make sure all replacement parts have characteristics 
identical or equivalent to the original parts. Other 
parts may not have the same safety features.
•
Personal injury or electrical shock may result if you 
undertake actions other than those specifically 
described in this book. This is particularly true if you 
try to service or repair the power supply, monitor, or 
built-in modem. Always refer service or repairs to 
qualified service personnel.
Safety while working with hardware
Each time you open your computer, you must follow 
specific safety procedures to ensure that you do not 
damage your computer. For your safety, and the safety 
of your equipment, follow the steps for “Disconnecting 
your computer” on page 8 before you remove the cover 
of the system unit (if included with the model you 
purchased).
Connecting your computer. 
To connect your computer:
1
Turn off the computer and any component you are 
going to attach to it that may have its own power 
switch.
2
Attach cords (such as a monitor cord) to the 
computer.
3
Attach signal cables (such as a telephone cord) to 
properly grounded outlets.
4
Attach power cables to properly grounded electrical 
outlets.
5
Turn on the computer and any attached components 
that may have their own power switch.
Danger!
To avoid shock hazard:
Do not connect or 
disconnect any cables or 
perform installation, 
maintenance, or 
reconfiguration of this 
product during an 
electrical storm.
The power cord must be 
connected to a properly 
wired and grounded 
receptacle.
Any equipment to which 
this product will be 
attached must also be 
connected to properly 
wired electrical outlets.
Electrical current from 
power, telephone, and 
communications cables 
is hazardous. To avoid 
shock hazard, use the 
steps described in this 
section to connect and 
disconnect cables when 
installing, moving, or 
opening the cover of this 
product.
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