Electronic Device Warnings

Paper Summary:

The paper shows how the advice from Toshiba regarding its DVD recorder tends to be very general; the company notes the need to avoid power surges, but does not mention that a surge protector can itself add to the threat of damage in some cases. The paper contends that it would be more useful if the company would address the need for a surge protector, indicate which type and brand would be most effective, and explain how to match a protector to the electronics in the unit.

From the Paper:

"These warnings are found on a page headed "Important Safety Instructions," including avoiding water and heat and warning to unplug the apparatus during a lightning storm. In addition, the user is warned not to touch the unit or the connecting cables during a thunderstorm (Toshiba 3).
"One of the recommendations is to unplug the device when not using it for a long period of time, and this admonition is echoed by a government report that says to unplug any appliance of electronic device that does not need to stay on when leaving for a time, such as on vacation. One rason given is that these devices draw electricity even when not in use, making this an economic move, but safety and security are also noted and can "prevent damage in case of a storm or power surge" ("Give Your Appliances a Vacation Too" para. 5)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Birrell, David and Ronald B. Standler. "Failures of Surge Arresters on Low-Voltage Mains." IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 8 (January 1993), 156-162.
• "Electrical Safety." The Electrician (2006), 3.
• "Give Your Appliances a Vacation Too." US Federal News Service, Including US State News. Washington, D.C.: Aug 31, 2006. http://proquest.umi.com.ezproxy.library.yorku.ca/pqdweb?index=1&did=1122138051&SrchMode=1&sid=4&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1181205346&clientId=5220.
• Toshiba. DVD Video Recorder Owner's Manual. 2007.
• "Transient Absorption Technology." Trabtech (2007). http://www.phoenixcon.com/products/trabtech/FAQ/default.asp.

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