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WARNING: When using this device, basic safety 
precautions should always be followed to reduce 
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to 
persons, including the following: 
• 
Do not use this product near water, for 
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen 
sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or 
near a swimming pool. 
• 
Avoid using this product during an electrical 
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric 
shock from lightning. 
• 
Do not use this product to report a gas leak in 
the vicinity of the leak. 
• 
Always disconnect the modem cable before 
opening the equipment enclosure or touching 
an uninsulated modem cable, jack or internal 
components. 
• 
If this product was not provided with a 
telephone line cord, use only No. 26 AWG or 
larger telecommunication line cord in order to 
reduce the risk of fire. 
• 
Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into 
the Network Interface Card (NIC) receptacle. 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
 
DOC Statement (Canada Only) 
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the 
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. 
Additional Safety Information 
This product has not been evaluated for connection to an 
“IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no 
direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). 
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada 
Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is 
confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, 
IC, before the registration number signifies that registration 
was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity 
indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications 
were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada 
approved the equipment. 
AC Power Safety Warning 
 
 
WARNING: Install the computer near an 
AC outlet. The AC power cord is your 
Compaq Presario’s main AC disconnecting device 
and must be easily accessible at all times. For 
your safety, the power cord provided with your 
system has a grounded plug. Always use the 
power cord with a properly grounded wall 
outlet, to avoid the risk of electrical shock. 
 
 
WARNING: Your system is provided with a 
voltage select switch for use in a 115 or 230 VAC 
power system. The voltage select switch has 
been pre-set to the correct voltage setting for use 
in the particular country/region where it was 
initially sold. Changing the voltage select switch 
to the incorrect position can damage your 
PC and void any implied warranty. 
 
 
 
ARNING: To reduce the possibility of an electric 
shock from the telephone network, plug your 
computer into the AC outlet before connecting 
it to the telephone line. Also, disconnect the 
telephone line before unplugging your computer 
from the AC power outlet. 
 
 
 
WARNING: Always disconnect the modem cord 
from the telephone system before installing or 
removing your computer cover. 
 
 
 
it. All other components are user-serviceable. 
 
 
 
WARNING: For your safety, always unplug the 
system from its power source and from any 
telecommunications systems (such as phone 
lines), networks, or modems before performing 
any of the procedures described in this guide. 
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or 
equipment damage. Hazardous voltage levels 
are inside the power supply and modem of this 
product. 
Lithium Battery Caution 
 
 
WARNING: The PC uses a lithium battery, type 
CR2032. There is danger of an explosion if the 
battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 
the same, or equivalent, type recommended by 
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.