-1 Regulatory Information and Safety Guide
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Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Tips and information for comfortable use 4 Finding your comfort zone .......................... 4 Taking care of your vision ........................... 5 Developing good work habits...................... 6 Protecting your hearing............................... 6 Basic care and tips for using your computer 7 Turning your computer on and off............... 7 Taking care of your computer ..................... 7 General ...........................................
- Tips and information for comfortable use T IP S AND INFORMATION FOR COMFORTABLE USE Important Some of the information in this guide may not apply to your computer. Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
Tips and information for comfortable use - 5 • Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. • Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles. • Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders. • Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain.
- Tips and information for comfortable use • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
Basic care and tips for using your computer - 7 BASIC CARE AND TIPS FOR USING YOUR COMPUTER Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button. Please refer to the setup poster for the location of the power button.
- Basic care and tips for using your computer • • • • • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. Never place objects on top of the computer. Do not slam the computer display when you close it. Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. General • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
Basic care and tips for using your computer - 9 Safety instructions Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed. • Liquid was spilled into the product. • The product was exposed to rain or water.
- Basic care and tips for using your computer Battery and adapter information Accessing the power Be sure that the power outlet you plug into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug from the electrical outlet.
Basic care and tips for using your computer - 11 • If this product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
- Basic care and tips for using your computer Guidelines for safe battery usage Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. Important Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. This notebook uses a Lithium battery.
Basic care and tips for using your computer - 13 your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object. The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is left in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter. Always try to keep the battery between 15° C and 25° C (59° F and 77° F). A device with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
- Warnings and regulatory information WARNINGS AND REGULATORY INFORMATION Optical drives CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." In case of any trouble with this device, please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Warnings and regulatory information - 15 Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Emergency calls Warning You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system.
- Warnings and regulatory information Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems.
Warnings and regulatory information - 17 explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
- Warnings and regulatory information Note Information in this section may not apply to your computer. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minutes of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode.
Warnings and regulatory information - 19 Use on aircraft Warning FCC and FAA regulations may prohibit airborne operation of radiofrequency wireless devices (wireless equipment) because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Ask the cabin crew before turning on your device’s wireless equipment whilst on board. The wireless equipment and your health The wireless equipment, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
- Warnings and regulatory information supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. • The following safety precautions should be observed: Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
Warnings and regulatory information - 21 FCC radio frequency interference requirements Note Applies to device supporting IEEE 802.11a wireless equipments. This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.470 to 5.725 GHz frequency ranges. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency ranges 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.470 to 5.725 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
- Warnings and regulatory information If the wireless equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the wireless equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Warnings and regulatory information - 23 Country France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg ISO 3166 2 letter code FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU Country Sweden United Kingdom Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland Bulgaria Romania Turkey ISO 3166 2 letter code SE GB IS LI NO CH BG RO TR Specific absorption rate information This device meets the EU requirements on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
- Warnings and regulatory information English Hereby, ACER INC., declares that this devise is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisionns of Directive 1999/5/EC. Česky [Czech] ACER INC. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Daansk [Danish] Undertegnede ACER INC. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Warnings and regulatory information - 25 Italiano [Italian] Con la presente ACER INC. dichiara che questo dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo ACER INC. deklarē, ka šī ierīce atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo ACER INC.
- Warnings and regulatory information Slovensky [Slovak] ACER INC. týmto vyhlasuje, že zariadenie spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish] ACER INC. vakuuttaa täten että tämä laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevienn direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar ACER INC.
Warnings and regulatory information - 27 Italy The use of this equipment is regulated by: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity subject to general authorization) for outdoor use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use. 2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services. L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n.
- Warnings and regulatory information Morocco The operation of this product in the radio channel 2 (2417 MHz) is not authorized in the following cities: Agadir, Assa-Zag, Cabo Negro, Chaouen, Goulmima, Oujda, Tan Tan, Taourirt, Taroudant and Taza.
Warnings and regulatory information - 29 Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Canada — Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil se conforme à RSS210 de Canada d'Industrie. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
- Warnings and regulatory information (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.
Warnings and regulatory information - 31 Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102): The computers employ low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ The radiated energy from the antennas connected to the wireless adapters conforms to the IC limit of the RF exposure requirement regarding IC RSS-102, Issue 4 clause 4.1.
