Dell C500 Laptop User Manual


 
compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
PC Cards may become very warm during normal operation. Use care when removing
PC Cards after their continuous operation.
Before you clean your computer, remove power. Clean your computer with a soft cloth
dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain
flammable substances.
Power (Safety Instructions, continued)
Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this computer. Use of
another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.
Before you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage
rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power
source.
To remove power from the computer, turn it off, remove the battery pack, and
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with three-
prong plugs to provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension
cable, use the appropriate type, two-prong or three-prong, to mate with the AC adapter
power cable.
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.
If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC
adapter's power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert
the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent
damage to your computer, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Ensure that the
ground prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power
strip.
Battery (Safety Instructions, continued)
Use only Dell battery modules that are approved for use with this computer. Use of other