Regulatory and Safety Information
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment, loss of information, bodily harm, or loss of life.
WARNING: The PC is heavy; be sure to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer.
WARNING: Please read the “Additional Safety Information” located later in this document before installing and connecting your PC to the electrical power system.
FCC Regulatory and Safety Information (USA Only)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a circuit different from the receiver.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Compaq’s system RFI and Radiated Immunity tests were conducted with
Consumer Information and
FCC Requirements
Telephone Connection
•This equipment complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission rules. These rules permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines.
•If this device is malfunctioning, it may also cause harm to the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until it has been repaired. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect your service.
•The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures. If such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the changes.
•If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:
a The telephone number this unit is connected to b The ringer equivalence number
c The USOC jack required:
Items (b) and (c) are indicated on the label. The ringer equivalence number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.
•In the event of equipment malfunction, Compaq or an authorized Compaq Personal Computer Dealer Repair Center should perform all repairs. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the problem to Compaq’s Consumer PC Division, or to one of our authorized agents. Service can be obtained by calling the Compaq Customer Support Center at
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