Additional Safety Information - Compaq Presario Support Manual

WARNING: When using this device, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
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Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool.
•
Avoid using this product during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
•
Do not use this product to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
•
Always disconnect the modem cable before
opening the equipment enclosure or touching
an uninsulated modem cable, jack or internal
components.
•
If this product was not provided with a
telephone line cord, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line cord in order to
reduce the risk of fire.
•
Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into
the Network Interface Card (NIC) receptacle.
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DOC Statement (Canada Only)
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Additional Safety Information

This product has not been evaluated for connection to an
"IT" power system (an AC distribution system with no
direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950).
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada
Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is
confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation,
IC, before the registration number signifies that registration
was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity
indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications
were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada
approved the equipment.
AC Power Safety Warning
WARNING: Install the computer near an
AC outlet. The AC power cord is your
Compaq Presario's main AC disconnecting device
and must be easily accessible at all times. For
your safety, the power cord provided with your
system has a grounded plug. Always use the
power cord with a properly grounded wall
outlet, to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
WARNING: Your system is provided with a
voltage select switch for use in a 115 or 230 VAC
power system. The voltage select switch has
been pre-set to the correct voltage setting for use
in the particular country/region where it was
initially sold. Changing the voltage select switch
to the incorrect position can damage your
PC and void any implied warranty.
WARNING: To reduce the possibility of an electric
shock from the telephone network, plug your
computer into the AC outlet before connecting
it to the telephone line. Also, disconnect the
telephone line before unplugging your computer
from the AC power outlet.
WARNING: Always disconnect the modem cord
from the telephone system before installing or
removing your computer cover.
WARNING: Do not operate the computer with the
cover removed.
WARNING: The power supply is not user-
serviceable. To prevent damage to the power
supply, have a qualified person repair or replace
it. All other components are user-serviceable.
WARNING: For your safety, always unplug the
system from its power source and from any
telecommunications systems (such as phone
lines), networks, or modems before performing
any of the procedures described in this guide.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
equipment damage. Hazardous voltage levels
are inside the power supply and modem of this
product.
Lithium Battery Caution
WARNING: The PC uses a lithium battery, type
CR2032. There is danger of an explosion if the
battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same, or equivalent, type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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