Compaq 1400 Laptop User Manual


 
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Power on!
This section helps
y
ou
g
et
y
our Notebook set up and
runnin
g
.
Plu
gg
in
g
and
Unplu
gg
in
g
AC Power
Turnin
g
Your Notebook
On and Off
Usin
g
Batter
y
Power
The
Easy Setup Poster
and the
“Government Approvals”
section in the
Safety and
Comfort Guide
for worldwide
power cord information.
To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not use
converter kits sold for
appliances to power your
Notebook. Use only the
Compaq adapter that came
with your Notebook or a
Compaq replacement part.
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power
Dos
Ensure that
y
ou can reach
the electrical outlet easil
y
.
Unplu
g
the AC adapter
from the electrical outlet
when
y
ou want to
disconnect AC power from
y
our Notebook.
Grasp the cord b
y
the plu
g
to unplu
g
it from the
electrical outlet.
Donts
Do not leave the AC adapter plu
gg
ed into the electrical
outlet when it is not connected to
y
our Notebook.
Do not place an
y
thin
g
on power cords or cables. Arran
g
e
them so that no one accidentall
y
steps on or trips
over them.
Surge Protectors
Usin
g
sur
g
e protectors and line conditioners can substantiall
y
reduce the risk of electrical shock and aid in protectin
g
y
our
Notebook from power-source problems.
Durin
g
a power sur
g
e, the volta
g
e level of electricit
y
comin
g
into
y
our Notebook can increase and cause data loss or s
y
stem
dama
g
e. Protect
y
our Notebook and peripherals b
y
connectin
g
them to a sur
g
e suppressor, which absorbs volta
g
e
sur
g
es and prevents them from reachin
g
y
our Notebook.
Caution:
High voltages can enter your Notebook through the
phone line connected to the modem. To protect your Notebook
during electrical storms, use a telephone line surge protector.