Laser Devices; Laser Safety Warnings; Compliance With Cdrh Regulations; Compliance With International Regulations - Compaq AP500 - Professional - 128 MB RAM Reference Manual

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Laser Devices

The CD-ROM drive contains a laser device. All Compaq systems equipped
with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard to the laser, the
equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by
government agencies as a Class 1 laser product. The product does not emit
hazardous light; the beam is totally enclosed during all modes of customer
operation and maintenance.

Laser Safety Warnings

Compliance with CDRH Regulations

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on
August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from
August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United
States.

Compliance with International Regulations

All Compaq systems equipped with CD-ROM drives comply with appropriate
safety standards including IEC 825.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from laser radiation or damage to
the equipment, observe the following precautions with the CD-ROM drive:
Do not open any panels, operate controls, make adjustments, or
perform procedures to a laser device other than those specified herein.
Allow only Compaq Authorized Service Technicians to repair the laser
equipment.
Do not stare into the laser beam.