Safety and Comfort
Lightning Protection
To protect a Compaq product during a lightning storm or when it will be unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This prevents damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
Power Lines
Do not place an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to avoid touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them could be fatal.
In addition to the general precautions described earlier in this section, be sure to observe the following precautions when operating
•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.