Compaq Presario 5BW474 - Manual (Page 14)

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED I NTRODUCTION 1-5
Safety and
Comfort
Your computer is an
electrical device. Treat it
with care to avoid personal
injury and damage to the
equipment.
To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the Safety and
Comfort guide on this CD
before performing any
procedures involving the
internal components of your
computer.
During an electrical storm,
disconnect your computer (and
all peripherals) from the
power source. After shutting
down your computer, turn off
the power button on the surge
protector.
Warning
Did you know ...
Safety and Comfort
The My Presario—Learning More CD contains a section on
Safety and Comfort which provides information about how to:
➜ Set up your work area for maximum comfort.
➜ Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and
health habits while using your computer.
➜ Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or
fires.
➜ Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the
computer, modem, and all peripherals, such as a printer,
speakers, and monitor.
➜ Become static-free before removing the side panel.