General precautions for HP products

Retain the safety and operating instructions provided with the product 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 service partner 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.

There are noticeable signs of overheating.

The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.

Servicing

Except as explained elsewhere in the HP documentation, do not service any HP product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked with warning symbols or labels may expose you to electric shock. Service needed on components inside these compartments should be done by a service partner.

Mounting accessories

Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. The product may fall, causing serious bodily injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with a table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket recommended by HP, or sold with the product.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation and should never be blocked or covered, since these ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other similar, flexible surface. The product should not be placed in a built-in apparatus such as a bookcase or rack unless the apparatus has been specifically designed to accommodate the product, proper ventilation is provided for the product, and the product instructions have been followed.

Water and moisture

Do not use the product in a wet location.

Grounded (earthed) products

Some products are equipped with a three-wire electrical grounding-type plug that has a third pin for grounding. This plug only fits into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat

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