Gateway 6400 User Manual
Laser safety statement
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Laser safety statement
All Gateway systems equipped with CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives comply with the appropriate
safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified a “Class 1
Laser Product” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location.
safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified a “Class 1
Laser Product” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location.
Television antenna connectors
protection (for systems fitted with
TV/cable TV tuner cards)
protection (for systems fitted with
TV/cable TV tuner cards)
External television antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, be sure that the
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges.
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Lightning protection
For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it is left
unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system.
unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system.
Power lines
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing or re aligning an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits. Contact with them could
be fatal.
power lines or circuits. When installing or re aligning an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits. Contact with them could
be fatal.
Warning
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified in this manual may
result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent
exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure
of a CD-ROM or DVD Drive.
procedures other than those specified in this manual may
result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent
exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure
of a CD-ROM or DVD Drive.
Warning
When installing or realigning an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits. Contact with them could be fatal.
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits. Contact with them could be fatal.
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