Important Safety Information - Compaq AMC20493-KT5 Reference Manual

Important Safety Information

CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications
line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack. In Australia, the
notebook must be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line
cord that meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008.
When using your notebook with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons.
• Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water (for example,
• Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an
• Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this guide. Do not dispose of
• Disconnect the modem cable before opening the notebook case or touching an
• Do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network (LAN)
near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement).
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
uninsulated modem cable, jack, or internal component.
receptacle.
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