Compaq Printer A1500 User Manual
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• Extension Cord
If an extension cord or power strip is used, make 
sure that the cord or strip is rated for the product 
and that the total ampere ratings of all products 
plugged into the extension cord or power strip do 
not exceed 80% of the extension cord or strip 
ampere ratings limit. 
• 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. 
• Object Entry
Never push a foreign object through an opening 
in the product. 
Precautions for Products with Modems,
Telecommunications, or Local Area
Network Options
In addition to the general precautions described earlier 
in this chapter, be sure to observe the following 
precautions when operating telecommunications and 
network equipment. Failure to observe these 
precautions could result in fire, bodily injury, and 
damage to the equipment. 
 
• Do not connect or use a modem or telephone 
(other than a cordless type) during a lightning 
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric 
shock from lightning. 
• Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a
wet location.
• Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the
Network Interface Card (NIC) receptacle.
• Disconnect the modem cable before opening a
product enclosure, touching or installing internal 
components, or touching an uninsulated modem 
cable or jack. 
• Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak
while you are in the vicinity of the leak.
