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Laser safety statement

All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety

standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1

Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation

Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service

location.

EPA ENERGY STAR

As an ENERGY STAR

Partner, Gateway has

determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
when used with a computer equipped with a
Display Power Management System.

Environmental information

The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in

the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the

environment or to human health.
To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our

natural resources, Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly

recycle or reuse most of the materials in your “end of life” product.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly

known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the

municipal waste stream (residential garbage

collection). The “Crossed-Out Waste Bin” label affixed

to this product is your reminder to dispose of your “end of life” product properly.
Substances such as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable,

recyclable, and reusable. You can do your part for the environment by following these simple

steps:

•

When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, “take it back”

to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling.

•

In some cases, your “end of life” product may be “traded in” for credit towards the

purchase of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to see if this program is available

in your area.

•

If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your “end of life”

product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product’s

user guide and we will be glad to help you with your effort.

Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding

and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and

outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing

of or recycling used batteries properly.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical

and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of “end of life” products,

and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are

not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.

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 or
DVD drive.

ENERGY STAR