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Important Notes
In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which is essential to take note of when working
with your PC. The manufacturer's notes contain helpful information on your PC.
Safety
CAUTION
During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on
environmental conditions in the chapter entitled "Technical data" as well as the instructions in the
chapter "Preparing for Use".
Please check whether the device is correctly set for the local power supply (see "Preparing for
Use" chapter).
The main switch and the ON/OFF switch do not disconnect the system unit from the mains voltage.
To completely disconnect the mains voltage, remove the power plug from the grounded mains
outlet.
Replace the lithium battery on the system board in accordance with the instructions in the "System
expansions - Replacing lithium battery" chapter.
Caution: components in the system can get very hot.
Manufacturer’s notes
Keep this operating manual together with your device. If you pass on the device to third parties,
you should include this manual.
Energy saving
When the PC is delivered, some energy-saving functions are already set
If you are not using your PC, switch it off.
In the BIOS Setup you may set further energy-saving functions for the PC.
Depending on the operating system, you can set additional power-management features.
Energy saving under Windows 2000/XP
The Screen Saver tab allows you to set energy-saving functions for your screen. Select the
following item in the menu: Start → Settings → Control Panel → Display → Display Properties →
Screen Saver → Energy saving features of monitor.
With the default setting Control Panel → Power Options → Advanced additional power
management features of Windows 2000/XP are available.
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