Portal Health and Safety Warnings

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Portal (Gen 1)

Safety Information

Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use. Print or save this page for future reference.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE.

Electrical Safety

Do not open up or disassemble your Portal for any reason, even when unplugged.

Select an appropriate power source for your Portal AC adapter:

• Confirm that your electrical outlet provides the type of power indicated on the power supply unit in terms of the voltage (“V”) and frequency (“Hz”). Your Portal AC adapter works when connected to a rated AC power source with 100V to 240V AC at 50Hz to 60Hz. If you are unsure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult a qualified electrician.
• Do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters, even if the voltage and frequency appear acceptable. Use only AC power provided by a standard wall outlet.
• Do not plug multiple electric devices into the same wall socket with Portal. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat and may result in a fire.
• Do not touch your Portal or any wires connected to your Portal during a lightning storm.

Only use the included AC adapter with your Portal:

• If the AC adapter or cord appears damaged, discontinue use immediately and contact customer support for a replacement power cord.
• Do not use the Portal AC adapter with other devices.
• Do not pull on the cord to unplug. To disconnect the Portal from power, pull at the plug.
• To reduce potential trip or entanglement hazards, arrange any cables and cords so that people and pets are not likely to trip over or accidentally pull on them as they move around or walk near the Portal. Do not allow children to play with cables or AC adapter.

Keep Portal and its AC adapter away from water and other liquids.

• Do not use your Portal near sinks, showers, pools, or other areas where it might get wet.
• Do not spill food or drink on your Portal.
• Do not attempt to dry your Portal with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.

Keep Portal away from heat sources such as space heaters, heater vents, radiators, stoves, or other things that produce heat.

Setting Up and Maintaining Your Portal

• Portal is for indoor use only.
• Portal is meant to be used as a table-top device. Set up your Portal on stable flat surfaces only. Improper placement of Portal or its cord could cause Portal to tip, which could lead to injury, damage Portal, or both.
• Your Portal may get warm during use, which is normal. Set up Portal in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled location.
• Before moving your Portal, shut off and unplug. Carry by the base. Lifting Portal by the display could damage Portal or its display.
• Clean your Portal with a soft dry cloth. Do not use abrasives or harsh chemicals.
• Clean only the outside of the Portal. Do not attempt to open up Portal, which could cause electric shock or other injury. Do not attempt to clean inside any ventilation or other openings.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the Portal.
• Using your Portal with non-approved third-party accessories or equipment may affect your Portal’s performance and could cause serious injury or death. Damage from third-party accessories or equipment may void your Portal’s limited warranty.
• Facebook is not responsible for the content, completeness, reliability, or legality of unapproved applications, accessories, or content created or maintained by third parties.

Servicing Your Device

• If your device needs service, please contact the customer support team. Details can be found at portal.facebook.com/help/.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify your Portal. Doing so may damage your Portal, lead to personal injury or property damage, or both.
• Improper or incorrectly performed service or repair may void your limited warranty.

Other Safety Considerations

• WARNING. Choking Hazard. Camera cover is a small part. Keep away from children under 3.
• Children should only use Portal under adult supervision.
• If you have any medical condition or experience symptoms that you believe could be affected by Portal or flashing lights (for example, seizures, blackouts, eyestrain, or headaches), consult with your physician prior to using Portal. Stop using Portal immediately and consult a doctor if you experience serious or persistent symptoms.

Using Your Portal Around Other Electronic Devices

• WARNING. Your Portal contains magnets and emits radio frequencies that may interfere with personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids, and defibrillators), consult with your physician or the manufacturer before using Portal. Failure to do so may lead to property damage, injury, or death.
• Portal generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in accordance with its instructions, may cause interference to radio communications and electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems, and personal medical devices. While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt, check with the manufacturer.

Portal

Safety Information

Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE.

Electrical Safety

Do not open up or disassemble your Portal for any reason, even when unplugged.

Select an appropriate power source for your Portal's AC adapter:

• Confirm that your electrical outlet provides the type of power indicated on the power supply unit in terms of the voltage (“V”) and frequency (“Hz”). Your Portal AC adapter works when connected to a rated AC power source with 100V to 240V AC at 50Hz to 60Hz. If you are unsure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult a qualified electrician.
• Do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters, even if the voltage and frequency appear acceptable. Use only AC power provided by a standard wall outlet.
• Take care when plugging multiple electric devices into the same wall socket with Portal. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat and may result in a fire.
• Do not touch your Portal or any wires connected to your Portal during a lightning storm.

Only use the included AC adapter with your Portal:

• The stand’s male end is only designed to fit in Portal in one orientation.
  • Do not attempt to force the stand to plug into Portal. If you have difficulty plugging it in, examine it to make sure the small prong is on the top and then attempt to plug in.
  • If you continue to have difficulty plugging the stand in, contact customer support at portal.facebook.com/help/. Attempting to force the stand in could lead to serious injury or damage, or both.
• If the AC adapter or cord appears damaged, discontinue use immediately and contact customer support for a replacement.
• Do not use the Portal AC adapter with other devices.
• Do not pull on the cord to unplug. To disconnect the Portal from power, pull at the plug.
• To reduce potential trip or entanglement hazards, arrange any cables and cords so that people and pets are not likely to trip over or accidentally pull on them as they move around or walk near the Portal. Do not allow children to play with cables or AC adapter.

Keep Portal and its AC adapter away from water and other liquids.

• Do not use your Portal near sinks, showers, pools, or other areas where it might get wet.
• Do not spill food or drink on your Portal.
• Do not attempt to dry your Portal with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.

Keep Portal, its stand, AC adapter, and cord away from heat sources such as space heaters, heater vents, radiators, stoves, or other things that produce heat.

Setting Up and Maintaining Your Portal

• Portal is for indoor use only.
• Portal is meant to be used as a table-top device. Set up your Portal on stable flat surfaces only. Improper placement of Portal or its cord could cause Portal to tip, which could lead to injury, damage, or both. Take care when shifting from portrait or landscape orientation to the other orientation.
  • Ensure that a USB-C cable plugged into the rear Portal USB-C port is secure, with the ends fully plugged into Portal and the other device. Failure to properly secure a USB-C cable could lead to injury or damage.
• Your Portal may get warm during use, which is normal. Set up Portal in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled location.
• Before moving your Portal, unplug to shut off.
• Clean your Portal with a soft dry cloth. Do not use liquids, abrasives, or harsh chemicals.
  • Clean only the outside of Portal. Except for removing speaker cover, do not attempt to open up Portal, which could cause electric shock or other injury. Do not attempt to clean inside any ventilation or other openings.
  • Do not use compressed air to clean the Portal.
• Using your Portal with non-approved third-party accessories or equipment may affect your Portal’s performance and could cause serious injury or death. Damage from third-party accessories or equipment is not covered by your Portal’s limited warranty.
• Facebook is not responsible for the content, completeness, reliability, or legality of unapproved applications, accessories, or content created or maintained by third parties.

Servicing Your Portal

• If your Portal needs service, please contact the customer support team. Details can be found at portal.facebook.com/help/.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify your Portal. Doing so may damage your Portal, lead to personal injury or property damage, or both.
• Improper or incorrectly performed service or repair may cause damage not covered by your limited warranty.

Using Your Portal Around Other Electronic Devices

• WARNING. Your Portal emits radio frequencies that may interfere with personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids, and defibrillators); consult with your physician or the medical device manufacturer before using Portal. Failure to do so may lead to property damage, injury, or death.
• Portal generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in accordance with its instructions, may cause interference to radio communications and electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems, and personal medical devices. While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt, check with the manufacturer.

Portal+

Safety Information

Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use. Print or save this page for future reference.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE.

Electrical Safety

Do not open up or disassemble your Portal+ for any reason, even when unplugged. Your Portal+ is a high-voltage device and opening or disassembling could cause electric shock or other injury.

Select an appropriate power source for your Portal+:

• Confirm that your electrical outlet provides the type of power indicated on the power supply unit in terms of the voltage (“V”) and frequency (“Hz”). Your Portal+ works when connected to a rated AC power source with 100V to 240V AC at 50Hz to 60Hz. If you are unsure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult a qualified electrician.
• Use only a grounded AC outlet that fits the power cord’s three-wire grounding plug (a plug that has a third grounding pin). If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet because the outlet is not grounded, contact a qualified electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet.
• Do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters, even if the voltage and frequency appear acceptable. Use only AC power provided by a standard wall outlet.
• Plug power cord into Portal+ first, then into wall outlet.
• Do not plug multiple electric devices into the same wall socket with Portal+. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat and may result in a fire.
• Do not touch your Portal+ or any wires connected to your Portal+ during a lightning storm.

Only use the included power cord with your Portal+:

• If the power cord appears damaged, discontinue use immediately and contact customer support for a replacement power cord.
• Do not use the Portal+ power cord with other devices.
• Do not pull on the cord to unplug. To disconnect the Portal+ from power, pull at the plug.
• To reduce potential trip or entanglement hazards, arrange any cables and cords so that people and pets are not likely to trip over or accidentally pull on them as they move around or walk near the Portal+. Do not allow children to play with cables or cords.

Keep Portal+ and its cord away from water and other liquids.

• Do not use your Portal+ near sinks, showers, pools, or other areas where it might get wet.
• Do not spill food or drink on your Portal+.
• Do not attempt to dry your Portal+ with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.

Keep Portal+ away from heat sources such as space heaters, heater vents, radiators, stoves, or other things that produce heat.

Setting Up and Maintaining Your Portal+

• Portal+ is for indoor use only.
• Portal+ is meant to be used as a table-top device. Set up your Portal+ on stable flat surfaces only. Improper placement of Portal+ or its cord could cause Portal+ to tip, which could lead to injury, damage Portal+, or both. Take care when shifting from portrait or landscape orientation to the other orientation.
• Your Portal+ may get warm during use, which is normal. Set up Portal+ in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled location.
• Before moving your Portal+, shut off and unplug. Use the provided handle for carrying. Lifting Portal+ by the display could damage Portal+ or its display.
• Clean your Portal+ with a soft dry cloth. Do not use abrasives or harsh chemicals.
• Clean only the outside of the Portal+. Do not attempt to open up Portal+, which could cause electric shock or other injury. Do not attempt to clean inside any ventilation or other openings.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the Portal+.
• Using your Portal+ with non-approved third-party accessories or equipment may affect your Portal+’s performance and could cause serious injury or death. Damage from third-party accessories or equipment may void your Portal+’s limited warranty.
• Facebook is not responsible for the content, completeness, reliability, or legality of unapproved applications, accessories, or content created or maintained by third parties.

Servicing Your Device

• If your device needs service, please contact the customer support team. Details can be found at portal.facebook.com/help/.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify your Portal+. Doing so may damage your Portal+, lead to personal injury or property damage, or both.
• Improper or incorrectly performed service or repair may void your limited warranty.

Other Safety Considerations

• WARNING. Choking Hazard. Camera cover is a small part. Keep away from children under 3.
• Children should only use Portal+ under adult supervision.
• If you have any medical condition or experience symptoms that you believe could be affected by Portal+ or flashing lights (for example, seizures, blackouts, eyestrain, or headaches), consult with your physician prior to using Portal+. Stop using immediately and consult a doctor if you experience serious or persistent symptoms.

Using Your Portal+ Around Other Electronic Devices

• WARNING. Your Portal+ contains magnets and emits radio frequencies that may interfere with personal medical devices such as pacemakers, hearing aids, and defibrillators), consult with your physician or the manufacturer before using Portal+. Failure to do so may lead to property damage, injury, or death.
• Portal+ generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in accordance with its instructions, may cause interference to radio communications and electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems, and personal medical devices. While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt, check with the manufacturer.

Portal Mini

Safety Information

Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE.

Electrical Safety

Do not open up or disassemble your Portal Mini for any reason, even when unplugged.

Select an appropriate power source for your Portal Mini's AC adapter:

• Confirm that your electrical outlet provides the type of power indicated on the power supply unit in terms of the voltage (“V”) and frequency (“Hz”). Your AC adapter works when connected to a rated AC power source with 100V to 240V AC at 50Hz to 60Hz. If you are unsure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult a qualified electrician.
• Do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters, even if the voltage and frequency appear acceptable. Use only AC power provided by a standard wall outlet.
• Take care when plugging multiple electric devices into the same wall socket with Portal Mini. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat and may result in a fire.
• Do not touch your Portal Mini or any wires connected to your Portal Mini during a lightning storm.

Only use the included AC adapter with your Portal Mini:

• The stand’s male end is only designed to fit in Portal Mini in one orientation.
  • Do not attempt to force the stand to plug into Portal Mini. If you have difficulty plugging it in, examine it to make sure the small prong is on the top and then attempt to plug in.
  • If you continue to have difficulty plugging the stand in, contact customer support at portal.facebook.com/help/. Attempting to force the stand in could lead to serious injury or damage, or both.
• If the AC adapter, stand, or cord appear damaged, discontinue use immediately and contact customer support for a replacement.
• Do not use the AC adapter with other devices.
• Do not pull on the cord to unplug. To disconnect Portal Mini from power, pull at the plug.
• To reduce potential trip or entanglement hazards, arrange any cables and cords so that people and pets are not likely to trip over or accidentally pull on them as they move around or walk near the Portal Mini. Do not allow children to play with cables or AC adapter.

Keep Portal Mini and its AC adapter away from water and other liquids.

• Do not use your Portal Mini near sinks, showers, pools, or other areas where it might get wet.
• Do not spill food or drink on your Portal Mini.
• Do not attempt to dry your Portal Mini with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.

Keep Portal Mini, its stand, AC adapter, and cord away from heat sources such as space heaters, heater vents, radiators, stoves, or other things that produce heat.

Setting Up and Maintaining Your Portal Mini

• Portal Mini is for indoor use only.
• Portal Mini is meant to be used as a table-top device. Set up your Portal Mini on stable flat surfaces only. Improper placement of Portal Mini or its cord could cause Portal Mini to tip, which could lead to injury, damage, or both. Take care when shifting from portrait or landscape orientation to the other orientation.
• Your Portal Mini may get warm during use, which is normal. Set up Portal Mini in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled location.
• Before moving your Portal Mini, unplug to shut off.
• Clean your Portal Mini with a soft dry cloth. Do not use liquids, abrasives, or harsh chemicals.
  • Clean only the outside of Portal Mini. Except for removing speaker cover, do not attempt to open up Portal Mini, which could cause electric shock or other injury. Do not attempt to clean inside any ventilation or other openings.
  • Do not use compressed air to clean Portal Mini.
• Using your Portal Mini with non-approved third-party accessories or equipment may affect your Portal Mini’s performance and could cause serious injury or death. Damage from third-party accessories or equipment is not covered by your Portal Mini’s limited warranty.
• Facebook is not responsible for the content, completeness, reliability, or legality of unapproved applications, accessories, or content created or maintained by third parties.

Servicing Your Portal Mini

• If your Portal Mini needs service, please contact the customer support team. Details can be found at portal.facebook.com/help/.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify your Portal Mini. Doing so may damage your Portal Mini, lead to personal injury or property damage, or both.
• Improper or incorrectly performed service or repair may cause damage not covered by your limited warranty.

Using Your Portal Mini Around Other Electronic Devices

• WARNING. Your Portal Mini emits radio frequencies that may interfere with personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids, and defibrillators); consult with your physician or the medical device manufacturer before using Portal Mini. Failure to do so may lead to property damage, injury, or death.
• Portal Mini generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in accordance with its instructions, may cause interference to radio communications and electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems, and personal medical devices. While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt, check with the manufacturer.

Portal TV

Safety Information

Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE.

Electrical Safety

Do not open up or disassemble your Portal TV for any reason, even when unplugged.

Select an appropriate power source for your Portal TV's AC adapter:

• Confirm that your electrical outlet provides the type of power indicated on the power supply unit in terms of the voltage (“V”) and frequency (“Hz”). Your AC adapter works when connected to a rated AC power source with 100V to 240V AC at 50Hz to 60Hz. If you are unsure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult a qualified electrician.
• Do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters, even if the voltage and frequency appear acceptable. Use only AC power provided by a standard wall outlet.
• Take care when plugging multiple electric devices into the same wall socket with Portal TV. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat and may result in a fire.
• Do not touch your Portal TV or any wires connected to your Portal TV during a lightning storm.

Only use the included AC adapter with your Portal TV:

• If the AC adapter or cord appears damaged, discontinue use immediately and contact customer support for a replacement power cord.
• Do not use the AC adapter with other devices.
• Do not pull on the cord to unplug. To disconnect Portal TV from power, pull at the plug.
• To reduce potential trip or entanglement hazards, arrange any cables and cords so that people and pets are not likely to trip over or accidentally pull on them as they move around or walk near the Portal TV. Do not allow children to play with cables or AC adapter.

Keep Portal TV, its AC adapter, and the remote away from water and other liquids.

• Do not use your Portal TV or remote near sinks, showers, pools, or other areas where they might get wet.
• Do not spill food or drink on your Portal TV or remote.
• Do not attempt to dry your Portal TV or remote with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.

Keep Portal TV, AC adapter, and remote away from heat sources such as space heaters, heater vents, radiators, stoves, or other things that produce heat.

Setting Up and Maintaining Your Portal TV

• Portal TV is for indoor use only.
• Portal TV is meant to be used on a television stand or mounted on your television only.
  • Before mounting on a television or stand, ensure that your chosen television or stand is stable and in a secure position. To mount on a television or stand, follow instructions on Quick Start Guide and ensure that Portal TV is secure. Failure to confirm that the positioning is secure could result in instability, and could lead to injury or damage.
  • Ensure that all cable connections between Portal TV and your television or ethernet adapter are secure, with the ends fully plugged into Portal TV and the television, ethernet adapter, or both. Failure to properly secure the cables could lead to injury or damage.
• Your Portal TV may get warm during use, which is normal. Set up Portal TV in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled location.
• Before moving your Portal TV, unplug AC adapter from socket.
• Clean your Portal TV with a soft dry cloth. Do not use liquids, abrasives, or harsh chemicals.
  • Clean only the outside of Portal TV. Do not attempt to open up Portal TV, which could cause electric shock or other injury. Do not attempt to clean inside any ventilation or other openings.
  • Do not use compressed air to clean the Portal TV.
• Using your Portal TV with non-approved third-party accessories or equipment may affect your Portal TV’s performance and could cause serious injury or death. Damage from third-party accessories or equipment is not covered by your Portal TV’s limited warranty.
• Facebook is not responsible for the content, completeness, reliability, or legality of unapproved applications, accessories, or content created or maintained by third parties.

Battery safety

Your Portal TV remote contains AAA batteries.

• CHOKING HAZARD. The remote is not a toy. It contains batteries, which are small parts. Keep away from children under 3.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children until it can be repaired.
• Keep batteries in original package until ready to use. Properly dispose of used batteries promptly.
• The batteries in the remote are user-replaceable.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Do not disassemble, pierce, or attempt to modify batteries.
• Risk of fire. Batteries can explode or leak if installed backwards, disassembled, charged, crushed, mixed with used or other battery types, or exposed to fire or high temperature.
• Remove exhausted batteries from product promptly. Remove batteries before storage or extended periods of non-usage. Exhausted batteries may leak and damage your controller.
• Refer to portal.facebook.com/help/ for proper maintenance, replacement, and disposal of batteries.

Servicing Your Portal TV

• If your Portal TV needs service, please contact the customer support team. Details can be found at portal.facebook.com/help/.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify your Portal TV. Doing so may damage your Portal TV, lead to personal injury or property damage, or both.
• Improper or incorrectly performed service or repair may cause damage not covered by your limited warranty.

Using Your Portal TV Around Other Electronic Devices

• WARNING. Your Portal TV emits radio frequencies that may interfere with personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids, and defibrillators); consult with your physician or the medical device manufacturer before using Portal TV. Failure to do so may lead to property damage, injury, or death.
• Portal TV generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in accordance with its instructions, may cause interference to radio communications and electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems, and personal medical devices. While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt, check with the manufacturer.

Date of Last Revision: September 18, 2019