9 
Regulatory and Safety Information 
 
WARNING: The Compaq Presario is heavy; 
be sure to use ergonomically correct lifting 
procedures when moving the computer. 
 
 
 
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can 
damage disk drives, add-in cards, and other 
components. If an ESD station is not available, 
wear a wrist strap attached to a metal part of 
the computer. Place cards on a conductive foam 
pad or inside the conductive wrapper they came 
in; do not place the cards on top of the wrapper. 
 
 
 
WARNING: Do not operate the system with the 
cover removed. Always replace the cover before 
turning on the system. 
 
 
 
WARNING: Please read the “Additional Safety 
Information” located later in this document 
before installing and connecting your system to 
the electrical power system. 
 
 
 
WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory 
module could damage the system. 
 
 
 
WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out 
of the socket. Use the retaining clips to eject the 
module. 
 
 
 
WARNING: Do not overload the system by 
installing add-in cards that draw excessive 
current. The system is designed to provide 
2 amps (average) of +5 V power for each 
board/card in the computer. The total +5 V 
current draw in a fully loaded system (one with 
all add-in card slots filled) must not exceed the 
total number of slots multiplied by 2 amps. 
 
 
 
WARNING: Be careful of the sharp edges on the 
expansion slot cover. 
 
 
 
WARNING: There is danger of an explosion if the 
battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 
the same, or equivalent, type of battery. Discard 
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s 
instructions. 
 
FCC Regulatory and Safety Information 
(USA Only) 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio 
Frequency Interference Statement 
 
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee 
that interference will not occur in a particular 
interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures: 
• 
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
• 
Increase the separation between the 
equipment and the receiver. 
• 
Connect the equipment into an outlet that is 
on a circuit different from the receiver. 
• 
technician for help. 
Compaq’s system RFI and Radiated Immunity 
tests were conducted with Compaq-supported 
peripheral devices and Compaq-shielded cables, 
such as those you receive with your system. 
Changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by Compaq could void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment. To comply 
with the limits for an FCC Class B computing 
device, always use shielded signal cables and 
the power cord supplied with this unit. 
 
Consumer Information and FCC 
Requirements 
Telephone Connection 
• 
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the Federal 
Communications Commission rules. These rules permit 
this device to be directly connected to the telephone 
network. Standardized jacks are used for these 
connections. This equipment should not be used on 
party lines or coin lines. 
• 
If this device is malfunctioning, it may also cause harm 
to the telephone network; this device should be 
disconnected until the source of the problem can be 
determined and until it has been repaired. If this is not 
done, the telephone company may temporarily 
disconnect your service.