HP Internet Appliances manual General Precautions for Compaq Products, Damage requiring service

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Installation Requirements

Compaq products operate safely when used according to their marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions. Use facilities that comply with the following electrical codes to ensure the safe operation of Compaq products:

In the United States, operate the product in commercial or residential structures that have electrical installation in compliance with American National Standards Institute/National Fire Protection Association (ANSI/NFPA) 70, United States National Electric Code, or ANSI/NFPA 75, Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, with branch circuit current protection of up to 20 amperes.

In Canada, operate the product in commercial or residential structures that have electrical installation in compliance with the Canadian Standards Association (CAN/CSA) C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code.

In all other countries, operate the product in commercial or residential structures that have electrical installation in compliance with local and regional office and residential electrical wiring codes such as International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364 parts 1 through 7.

+NOTE: Do not use Compaq products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. Contact your local electrical authority governing building construction, maintenance, or safety for more information regarding the installation of any product.

General Precautions for Compaq Products

For more information, please consult the information, manuals, and literature provided with your product or contact your local sales representative.

Retain the product’s safety and operating instructions for future reference. Follow all operating and usage instructions. Observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

To reduce the risk of fire, bodily injury, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.

Damage requiring service

Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and take the product to a Compaq authorized service provider under the following conditions:

The power cord, extension cord, or plug is damaged.

Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.

The product has been exposed to water.

The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

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Safety and Comfort

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Contents Safety & Comfort Guide Contents Self-Check Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationFor More Information Safety and Comfort Promoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment Take Action for Safety and ComfortImportant Choices Relax AdjustKey Principles MoveRange of Positions Finding Your Comfort ZoneRemember Vary Your PostureDifferent Postures Providing enough leg room Feet, Knees, and LegsGetting comfortable BackDon’t anchor your wrists Forearms Wrists, HandsResting your eyes Shoulders and ElbowsEyes Checking elbow heightHaving your eyes examined Cleaning your monitor and eyeglassesArranging Your Work Area MonitorHint Eye Height Adjusting the monitor heightPositioning the monitor Tilting the monitorHint Notebook Viewing Adjusting monitor height for bifocal and trifocal usersHint Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Eliminating glare and reflections on your monitorAligning the mouse and keyboard Adjusting the keyboard height and slopeUsing a keyboard tray comfortably Positioning the keyboardUsing a palm rest Using arm supportsArm Supports and a Palm Rest Hint For Pauses Only Using a document holderPapers and Books Minimizing your reachPhone Working in Comfort Using a ComputerHint Keep it Light Typing StyleReaching for keys and key combinations Hint Long Hours of UseClean frequently Adjusting software controlsHint Hunt-and-Peck Typing Hint Pointing Comfort Using a Keyboard on a SofaSwitch Hands Aligning forearms, wrists, and handsReduce sources of stress Taking Breaks Varying Your TasksTake breaks Vary your tasksCultivating health and fitness Health Habits ExerciseMonitoring Your Monitoring personal tolerance levels and limitsFrom the Ground Up From the Top Down Organizing Your AdjustmentsHint Be Inventive Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes Self-CheckKeys? General Prevention ComputingGeneral Practice Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationProduct Safety Policy Safety StandardsDamage requiring service General Precautions for Compaq ProductsInstallation Requirements Water and moisture Mounting accessoriesServicing VentilationInternal battery Power sourcesAccessibility Voltage select switchOptions and upgrades CleaningReplacement parts Safety checkHot surfaces Precautions for Portable Computer ProductsPrecautions for Server and Network Products Safety interlocks and enclosuresFloor standing products Accessories and optionsHot-pluggable power supplies Products with castersLightning protection Power linesCompatibility External television antenna groundingSafety and Comfort Antenna Grounding ComponentLaser Safety Warnings Laser information Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsCompliance with International Regulations Laser Product LabelHuman Factors and Ergonomics Society For More InformationNational Safety Council Library
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