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Safety instructions
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Using the battery
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Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where
metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals.
The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures
and may result in heat damage.
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Protect your tablet, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards
such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure
to sunlight.
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Replace only with a Motion battery to avoid risk of fire or explosion.
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Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do
not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
Using the AC adapter
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Place the adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on the floor,
when you use it to run the tablet or to charge the battery. Do not cover
the adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling, and do
not use the adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
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Be sure that nothing rests on your adapter's power cable and that the cable
is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
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Use only the adapter and power cord approved for use with this tablet.
Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire or explosion.
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If you use an extension cable with your adapter, ensure that the total
ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not
exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.
Basic safety precautions
When using your tablet and peripheral devices, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
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Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use it near a
bathtub or kitchen sink.
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Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.