Important safety information, Conditions that require immediate action, Important – IBM THINKCENTRE 8086 User Manual
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Important
safety
information
This
information
can
help
you
safely
use
your
IBM
®
personal
computer.
Follow
and
retain
all
information
included
with
your
IBM
computer.
The
information
in
this
document
does
not
alter
the
terms
of
your
purchase
agreement
or
the
IBM
Statement
of
Limited
Warranty.
Customer
safety
is
important
to
IBM.
Our
products
are
developed
to
be
safe
and
effective.
However,
personal
computers
are
electronic
devices.
Power
cords,
power
adapters,
and
other
features
can
create
potential
safety
risks
that
can
result
in
physical
injury
or
property
damage,
especially
if
misused.
To
reduce
these
risks,
follow
the
instructions
included
with
your
product,
observe
all
warnings
on
the
product
and
in
the
operating
instructions,
and
review
the
information
included
in
this
document
carefully.
By
carefully
following
the
information
contained
in
this
document
and
provided
with
your
product,
you
can
help
protect
yourself
from
hazards
and
create
a
safer
computer
work
environment.
Note:
This
information
includes
references
to
power
adapters
and
batteries.
In
addition
to
mobile
personal
computers,
IBM
ships
some
products
(such
as
speakers
or
monitors)
with
external
power
adapters.
If
you
have
such
a
product,
this
information
applies
to
your
product.
In
addition,
your
computer
product
may
contain
a
coin-sized
internal
battery
that
provides
power
to
your
system
clock
even
when
the
machine
is
unplugged,
so
the
battery
safety
information
applies
to
all
computers.
Conditions
that
require
immediate
action
Products
can
become
damaged
due
to
misuse
or
neglect.
Some
product
damage
is
serious
enough
that
the
product
should
not
be
used
again
until
it
has
been
inspected
and,
if
necessary,
repaired
by
an
authorized
servicer.
As
with
any
electronic
device,
pay
close
attention
to
the
product
when
it
is
turned
on.
On
very
rare
occasions,
you
might
notice
an
odor
or
see
a
puff
of
smoke
or
sparks
vent
from
your
machine.
Or
you
might
hear
sounds
like
popping,
cracking
or
hissing.
These
conditions
might
merely
mean
that
an
internal
electronic
component
has
failed
in
a
safe
and
controlled
manner.
Or,
they
might
indicate
a
potential
safety
issue.
However,
do
not
take
risks
or
attempt
to
diagnose
the
situation
yourself.
Frequently
inspect
your
computer
and
its
components
for
damage
or
wear
or
signs
of
danger.
If
you
have
any
question
about
the
condition
of
a
component,
do
not
use
the
product.
Contact
the
IBM
Support
Center
or
the
product
manufacturer
for
instructions
on
how
to
inspect
the
product
and
have
it
repaired,
if
necessary.
In
the
unlikely
event
that
you
notice
any
of
the
conditions
listed
below,
or
if
you
have
any
safety
concerns
with
your
product,
stop
using
the
product
and
unplug
it
from
the
power
source
and
telecommunication
lines
until
you
can
speak
to
the
IBM
Support
Center
for
further
guidance.
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Power
cords,
plugs,
power
adapters,
extension
cords,
surge
protectors,
or
power
supplies
that
are
cracked,
broken
or
damaged.
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Signs
of
overheating,
smoke,
sparks
or
fire.
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