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General precautions – Toshiba Tecra A3X User Manual

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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and

withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be

observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the

computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions

included in the text of the manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains

information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than

can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3,

Getting Started

, also

includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can

help reduce physical stress.

Heat injury

Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is

used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the

temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical

contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on

your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your

skin might suffer low-heat injury.

If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with

the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This

condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the

AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The

material could be damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.

Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components

or otherwise cause malfunctions.