Apple Macintosh LC 550 - Manual (Page 12)

Be sure that you always do the following:
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Keep your Macintosh away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.
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Protect your Macintosh from dampness or wet weather
, such
as rain, snow
, and so on.
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Read all the installation instr
uctions carefully before you plug
your Macintosh into a wall sock
et.
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Keep these instr
uctions handy for reference by you and
others.
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Fo
llow all instr
uctions and war
nings dealing with your system.
s
Wa
rning:
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused.
Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be super
vised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the
interior of any electrical product and do not per
mit them to
handle any cables.
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To
clean the case, do the following:
1.
Tu
rn
off the computer completely and then disconnect the
power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)
2.
Wipe the sur
faces lightly with a clean, sof
t cloth dampened
with water
.
Health-related information about computer use
Muscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimes associated with using computers can occur from per
for
ming any number of activities. In fact, misuse of the same
muscles during multiple activities can create a problem that might not other
wise exist. F
or example, if you engage in nonwork
activities that involve repetitive stress on the wrist—such as bicycling—and also use your computer
’s k
eyboard improperly
,
you may increase your lik
elihood of developing wrist problems.
Some individuals are at greater risk of developing these problems because of their health, physiology
, lifestyle, and general exposure
to stress. W
ork or
ganization and conditions, such as workstation
setup and lighting, also play a part in your overall health and comfort. Preventing health problems is a multifaceted task that requires careful attention to the way you use your body ever
y
hour of ever
y day
.
The most common health effects associated with using a computer are musculosk
eletal discomfort and eye fatigue. W
e’ll
discuss each area of concer
n below
. F
or infor
mation about electric
and magnetic emissions, look in the reference material that comes with your computer
.
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