Quanta Computer GW01 User Manual

Product
safety &
warranty
information.

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Health and Safety Information

This section outlines the safety
precautions associated with using
the device.

Important safety precautions

Please read the safety and operation
instructions before using your device
or any accessories that came with it.
Retain these instructions for future
use.

• Do not install y our device in your
vehicle or use it wh ile driving.
Using your device while driving
could put you and others at greater
risk of an accident causing serious
injury, death, and property loss.
You are responsible for knowing
and obeying the la ws and
regulations regarding the use of
wireless devices in the areas where
you drive.

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• Do not use your device or

accessories near water (for
example, near a bathtub or a sink,
in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool) or spill liquid of any
kind on your device or accessories
as this might cause a short circuit,
a fire, or an electric shock which
could cause serious injury, death,
and property loss.

• Do not use your device in the
presence of gas fumes as it
presents a risk of fire or explosion.

• Do not use o r store your device in
extreme temperatur es as your
device might overhe at and may
present a burn and fire risk and
cease to function.

• Do not dispose of your device in a
fire as this might cause an explosion
resulting in serious injury, death, and
property loss.

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• Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) and F ederal
Communications Commission
(FCC) regulations prohibit u sing
the radio of wirele ss devices while
in the air. Tur n off all wireless
connections on your device before
boarding an aircraft. Using your
device on an aircraft might affect
aircraft instrumentation,
communication, and perf ormance;
might disrupt the network ; might
otherwise be dangerous to the
operation of the aircra ft, its crew,
and its passengers; and might be
illegal.

• Do not disassemble your de vice.
Your device contains small parts
that might be a choking hazard.

• Most modern electronic equipment
is shielded from radio frequency
(RF) signals. However, certain

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electronic equipment might not be
shielded against the RF signals
from your device. Keep your d evice
away from medical devices,
including pacema kers and hearing
aids, as they might malfunction and
cause serious injury or death to
you and others.

• Turn off all wireless connections
on your device in health care
facilities when any regulations
posted in these areas instruct
you to do so. Hospit als or health
care facilities m ay be using
equipment that could be sensitive
to external RF energy.

• Certain jurisdicti ons might prohibit
or restrict your use of certain
features on your device.

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Additional safety guidelines
About charging

• Use only the charger supplied with
your device. Use of another type of
charger will result in malfunction
and/or danger.

• Do not use the charger in a high
moisture environment. Never touch
the charger when your hands or
feet are wet.

• Allow adequate v entilation around
the charger when using it to operate
the device or charge the battery.
Do not cover the charger with paper
or other objects that will reduce
cooling. Do not use the charger
while it is inside a carrying case.

• Connect the charger to a proper
power source. The voltage
requirements are found on the
product case and/or packaging.

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• Do not use the charger if the cord
becomes damaged.

• Do not attempt to service the unit.
There are no serviceable pa rts
inside. Replace the unit if it is
damaged or exposed to ex cess
moisture.

About the battery

This unit contains a non-replaceable
internal Lithium Ion battery.
The battery can burst or explode,
releasing hazardous chemicals.
To reduce the risk of fire or burns,
do not disassemble, crush, puncture,
or dispose of in fire or water.

Important instructions (for service
personnel only)
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery

is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the instructions.

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- The battery must be recycled or
disposed of properly.

- Use the battery only in the
specified equipment.

Caring for your device

Taking good care of your device will
ensure trouble-free operation and
reduce the risk of damage to your
device:

• Keep your device away from
excessive moisture and extreme
temperatures.

• Do not place anything on top of
your device or drop objects on
your device.

• Do not drop your device or subject
it to severe shock.

• Do not subject your device to sudden
and severe temperature changes.
This could cause moisture
condensation inside the unit,

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which could damage your device.
In the event of moisture
condensation, allow your device to
dry out completely before use.

• The screen surface can easily be
scratched. Avoid touching it with
sharp objects. Non-adhe sive generic
screen protectors designed
specifically for use on portable
devices with LCD panels may be
used to help protect the screen
from minor scratches.

• Never clean your device when it is
turned on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth
to wipe the screen and the exterior
of your device.

• Do not use paper towels to clean the
screen.

• Never attempt to disassemble, repair
or make any modifications to your
device. Disassembly, modification or
any attempt at rep air could cause

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