Filter
Top Products
Safety and Comfort 1-37
Precautions for
Products with
Modems,
Telecommuni-
cations, or Local
Area Network
Options
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.
Precautions for
Products with
Laser Devices
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 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.
Å
ÅÅ
Å
WARNING: To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:
◆
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 Authorized Service technicians to repair the unit.