Compaq 5BW474 manual Safety and Comfort

Safety and

Comfort

Your computer is an electrical device. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.

Warning

To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the Safety and Comfort guide on this CD before performing any procedures involving the internal components of your computer.

Did you know ...

During an electrical storm, disconnect your computer (and all peripherals) from the power source. After shutting down your computer, turn off the power button on the surge protector.

The My Presario—Learning More CD contains a section on Safety and Comfort which provides information about how to:

➜Set up your work area for maximum comfort.

➜Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and health habits while using your computer.

➜Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires.

➜Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the computer, modem, and all peripherals, such as a printer, speakers, and monitor.

➜Become static-free before removing the side panel.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5