Electrical And Mechanical Safety Information; Introduction; Product Safety Policy And General Practice - HP Pavilion XT545 Supplementary Manual

Safety & Comfort Guide
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Introduction

HP products are designed to operate safely when
installed and used according to the product instructions
and general safety practices. The guidelines included in
this chapter explain the potential risks associated with
computer operation and provide important safety
practices designed to minimize these risks. By carefully
following the information contained in this chapter and the
specific instructions provided with your product, you can
protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer
work environment.
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
❒ Product safety policy
❒ Product installation requirements
❒ General safety precautions for all HP products
If you have a serious concern regarding the safe use of
your equipment that your HP authorized service provider
cannot address, call HP Customer Support for your area.
Product Safety Policy and General
Practice
HP products are designed and tested to meet IEC 60950,
the Standard for the Safety of Information Technology
Equipment. This is the International Electrotechnical
Commission's safety standard covering the type of
equipment that HP manufactures. This also covers the
national implementation of IEC60950 based safety
standards around the world.
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