Precautions For Products With Modems, Tele; Precautions For Products With Laser Devices - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 917 Supplementary Manual

Precautions for
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Products with
When using this device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
Modems,
the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
Telecommuni-
cations, or Local
N Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
Area Network
Options
N Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk
N Do not use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
N Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or
N If this product was not provided with a telephone line cord, use only No. 26
N Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the Network Interface Card (NIC)
Precautions for
All Compaq systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards,
including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard
Products with
to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by
Laser Devices
government agencies for 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
In addition to the general precautions described earlier in this section, be sure to
observe the following warnings when operating a product equipped with a laser
device. Failure to observe these warnings could result in fire, bodily injury, and
damage to the equipment.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:
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kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
of electric shock from lightning.
touching an un-insulated modem cable, jack or internal component.
AWG or larger telecommunication line cord in order to reduce the risk of fire.
receptacle.
Do not try to open the unit enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside.
Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than
those specified herein.
Allow only Compaq Authorised Service technicians to repair the unit.
Safety and Comfort