United States December 16, 2002
Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 5600 Series Personal Computers
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Power Cord Set Requirements
The voltage select switch feature on the computer allows it to operate from any line voltage
between 120 or 240 volts AC.
The power cord set (flexible cord and wall plug) sent with the computer meets the
general
requirements for use in the country where the computer was purchased.
Power cord sets for use in
other countries must meet the requirements of the country where the
computer is used. For more information on power cord set requirements, contact a Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
General Requirements
The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries.
1. The length of the power cord set must be at least 6.00 feet (1.8 m) and a maximum of 9.75
feet (3.0 m).
2. All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for
evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used.
3. The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 10A and a nominal voltage
rating of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by each country's power system.
4. The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320
Standard Sheet C13 connector, for mating with appliance inlet on the Switch Box.
Country-Specific Requirements
Power Cord Set Requirements by Country
Country Accredited
Agency
Applicable Note
Numbers
Australia EANSW 1
Austria OVE 1
Belgium CEBC 1
Canada CSA 2
Denmark DEMKO 1
Finland SETI 1
France UTE 1
Germany VDE 1
Italy IMQ 1
Japan JIS 3
Norway NEMKO 1
Sweden SEMKO 1
Switzerland SEV 1
United Kingdom BSI 1
United States UL 2
NOTES:
1. The flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO3VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0 mm2 conductor size. Power
cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency
responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used.
2. The flexible cord must be Type SJT-2 or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. The wall plug
must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V)
configuration.
3. The appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a "T" mark and registration
number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law. Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-
conductor, 0.75mm2 conductor size. The wall plug must be a two-pole type with a Japanese
Industrial Standard C8303 (15A, 125V) configuration.
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