Heat and product ventilationDANGERComputers, ac power adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and whenbatteries are charging. Notebook computers can generate a significant amount of heat due to theircompact size. Always follow these basic precautions:• When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging, the base, the palm rest, and someother parts may become hot. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your bodyin contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time. When you use thekeyboard, avoid keeping your palms on the palm rest for a prolonged period of time. Yourcomputer generates some heat during normal operation. The amount of heat depends on theamount of system activity and the battery charge level. Extended contact with your body, eventhrough clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Periodically take breaks from usingthe keyboard by lifting your hands from the palm rest; and be careful not to use the keyboard forany extended length of time.• Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosiveenvironments.• Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, andreliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product ona bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover, or disable these features.• When the ac power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it generatesheat. Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of your body while using it. Never use theac power adapter to warm your body. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing,may cause a skin burn.For your safety, always follow these basic precautions with your computer:• Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in.• Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation.• Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel. More frequent cleanings might berequired for computers in dusty or high-traffic areas.• Do not restrict or block any ventilation openings.• Do not operate your computer inside furniture, as this might increase the risk of overheating.• Airflow temperatures into the computer should not exceed 35°C (95°F).26 Lenovo 10e Chromebook Tablet User Guide