Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Notices
Important safety information
Your eMachines product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment.
However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the
documentation are followed.
Setting up your system
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Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety
and operating instructions for future use.
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Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
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Set up the system on a stable work surface.
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The product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
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If your product has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area. The voltage selector
switch is set at the fa ctory to the c orrect volt age.
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Openings in the monitor case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate
space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind
into the monitor ventilation openings.
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Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use. The
plug on this cord will only fit into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outle t,
contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet.
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If you use an extension cord with th is system, m ake sure that the total a mpere rati ng on the p roducts plu gged into the extensio n
cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
Care during use
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Do n ot wal k on t he po wer c ord or allo w anyt hing to res t on i t.
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Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system.
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Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water. If the monitor does get exposed to moisture, unplug it and allow it to dry for
24 h ours . Cal l eMa chin es Cus tomer Care for ad vice o n whe ther the m onito r is s afe to turn b ack o n.
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When the monitor is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the monitor. To avoid electrical shock,
always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system.
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Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if:
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The power cord or plug is damaged.
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Liquid has been spilled into the system.
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The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed.
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The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
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The system performanc e changes .
Replacement parts and accessories
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by eMachines.
Warning
Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your product.
Warning
Do not use eMachines products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care
areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities.
Warning
To prevent electric shock, never remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
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