Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 5)

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Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential dam-
age and to help ensure your own personal safety.
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As you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines:
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Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation
instructions closely.
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Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal
objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting
excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in
damage from burns.
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Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the cable is
not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
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Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for example, near a bathtub,
sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement.
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Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this com-
puter as indicated in this document.
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If your computer includes an onboard or optional modem, disconnect the modem
cable during an electrical storm to avoid the remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
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Do not dispose of battery packs in a fire. They may explode. Check with local
authorities for disposal instructions.
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Before you clean your computer, turn it off, unplug it from its power source, and
remove the battery pack(s).
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When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.
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When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put your com-
puter through an X-ray security machine, but
never put your computer through a
metal detector. If you have the computer checked by hand, be sure to have a
charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.