2 Read Me FirstSafety PrecautionsTo reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock,fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property,always observe the following safety precautions.Explanation of symbol word panelsThe following symbol word panels are used to classifyand describe the level of hazard, injury, and propertydamage caused when the denotation is disregarded andimproper use is performed.DANGERDenotes a potential hazard that will result in seriousinjury or death.WARNINGDenotes a potential hazard that could result inserious injury or death.CAUTIONDenotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.NOTICEDenotes a hazard that could result in propertydamage.The following symbols are used to classify and describethe type of instructions to be observed.This symbol is used to alert users to aspecific operating procedure that must not beperformed.This symbol is used to alert users to a specificoperating procedure that must be followed inorder to operate the unit safety.DANGERPrecautions on the Built-in Battery(for disposal)When disposing the battery, generation of heat,ignition or rupture of the Built-in Battery may result.Handling This Computer Do Not Disassemble the Computer ExceptWhen Disposing of ItHandling the Built-in Battery Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative(-) Contacts Do Not Throw the Battery into a Fire orExpose It to Excessive Heat Do Not Apply Shocks to the Built-inBattery by Dropping It, Applying StrongPressure to It, etc. Do Not Charge Do Not Use Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or Modifythe Battery Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, inDirect Sunlight, for Example)WARNINGGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture of the Built-inBattery may result. Do Not Throw This Product Into a Fire orExpose It to Excessive Heat Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or ModifyThis Product Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product byDropping It, Applying Strong Pressure toIt, etc. Do Not Charge the Battery Using MethodsOther Than Those Specified Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, InDirect Sunlight, for Example) When the battery has deteriorated, contactyour technical support office to replacethe battery