Overloading
Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience receptacle. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip input rating.
Cleaning
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Heat
The product should be placed away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other pieces of equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service provider uses replacement parts specified by Compaq.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the product, have your Compaq authorized service provider perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Options and Upgrades
Use only the options and upgrades recommended by Compaq.
Hot Surfaces
Allow the equipment’s internal compo- nents and
Object Entry
Never push a foreign object through an opening in the product.
Precautions for Portable Computer Products
In addition to the general precautions described earlier in this chapter, be sure to observe the following precautions when operating a portable computer product. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire, bodily injury, and damage to the equipment.
Monitor Support Cover
Do not place a monitor with an unstable base or a monitor heavier than 55 pounds (25 kilograms) on top of a monitor support cover. Instead, place the monitor on a work surface next to the docking base.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack or short the metal contacts. In addition, do not attempt to open or service the battery pack.
Docking Base
To avoid pinching your fingers, do not touch the rear of the computer when docking it into a base.
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