Appendix A: General And Electrical Safety Precautions - Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Manual

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APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL

Computer Setup

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Read all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation

before operating your computer.

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Retain all safety and operating instructions.

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Never use this product near water or a heat source.

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Only set-up the computer on a stable work surface.

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Only operate the computer using the power source type indicated on the

rating label.

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Never block or cover any openings or fans in the computer case. These are

required for ventilation.

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Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.

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Ensure that your computer is properly grounded when in use.

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Do not attempt to plug your computer into an outlet that is not properly

grounded.

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If an extension cable is used with your computer, ensure that the total

ampere rating on the computer does not exceed the maximum rating on the

extension cable.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Computer Use

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Route the power cable and all cables away from where people might walk or

trip over them. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable.

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Do not spill anything on or into your computer.

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To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power, modem and any other

cables from the electrical outlets before handling the computer.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause damage to internal system components

if precautions are not taken. ESD is caused by static electricity and the damage

caused is usually permanent.

Computer technicians wear a special wrist-strap that grounds them to the

computer' s case to prevent ESD damage. You can reduce the chances of ESD

damage by doing the following:

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Turn off your computer' s power and wait several minutes before starting to

work.

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Ground yourself by touching the case of the computer.

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Touch only those items which must be replaced.

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Avoid walking around while replacing items inside the case, especially if you

are on a carpet or during low temperature and low humidity.

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If you have to remove peripheral cards for any reason, place them on

the portion of the computer' s case that was removed. Do not touch the

connectors at the bottom of the card that connect to the system board.