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Lightning Protection
To protect a Compaq product during a lightning storm or when it will be
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the
electrical outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This prevents damage
to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
Power Lines
Do not place an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to avoid
touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them could be fatal.
In addition to the general precautions described earlier in this section, be sure to
observe the following precautions when operating telecommunications and
network equipment. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire, bodily
injury, and damage to the equipment.
• Do not connect or use a modem or telephone (other than a cordless type)
during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
• Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet location.
• Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the Network Interface Card
(NIC) receptacle.
• Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or
installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated modem cable or
jack.
• Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak while you are in the vicinity of
the leak.