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• Extension Cord
If an extension cord or power strip is used, make
sure that the cord or strip is rated for the product
and that the total ampere ratings of all products
plugged into the extension cord or power strip do
not exceed 80% of the extension cord or strip
ampere ratings limit.
• Overloading
Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip,
or convenience receptacle. The overall system
load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit
rating. If power strips are used, the load should
not exceed 80% of the power strip input rating.
• Cleaning
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Heat
The product should be placed away from
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other pieces of
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
• Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service provider uses replacement parts specified
by Compaq.
• Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
product, have your Compaq authorized service
provider perform safety checks to determine that
the product is in proper operating condition.
• Options and Upgrades
Use only the options and upgrades recommended
by Compaq.
• Object Entry
Never push a foreign object through an opening
in the product.
Precautions for Products with Modems,
Telecommunications, or Local Area
Network Options
In addition to the general precautions described earlier
in this chapter, 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.