User manual

Safety and operating precautions
2/4/00 -5- eBuddy User Manual
Safety and operating precautions
Before setting up your eBuddy as described in this chapter, make a note of the
following precautions for operating and handling your eBuddy:
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Never allow water or liquid of any kind to come in contact with the
eBuddy.
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Save the original packaging and packing materials that you received your
eBuddy in. If you ever need to ship the computer, the original materials
offer the best protection.
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Do not allow foreign objects to fall into the eBuddy when the case is open.
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If your computer is malfunctioning, contact EarthWalk for assistance. Do
not try to repair the unit yourself.
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Be careful not to cut the surface of the LCD display. It contains a liquid
that can irritate the skin. Avoid inhaling the vapor from this fluid. If the liq-
uid comes into contact with your body, wash with soap and water and avoid
further contact.
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Use only the AC power adapter or the internal battery that came with your
eBuddy to power the system. Do not use any other power source.
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The AC power adapter generates heat when plugged in. Be sure to place it
in a well-ventilated area.
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Do not connect the eBuddy to the AC power adapter or to a telephone line
(modem) during a thunderstorm.
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Do not drop the battery pack, or the battery housing could be damaged. If
dropped, return the battery to EarthWalk for testing, repair, or replacement.
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Do not short the battery connectors.
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Once the battery pack has been exhausted (it will last for approximately
500 charge and discharge cycles), remove it and replace it with a new bat-
tery. Do not leave a dead battery in the eBuddy.
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Never dispose of the battery pack by incinerating.
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Only use the external CD-ROM and the external floppy disk drive that
came with your eBuddy or which are available from EarthWalk.
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