[. . . ] 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 installation.
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] Replacement should be done by a Compaq authorized service provider using the Compaq spare part for this notebook.
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In North America, dispose of nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries by taking advantage of the Compaq battery recycling program. This program provides you with a postage-paid battery pack mailer preaddressed to a reclamation facility where the metals are recycled. For more information, call the telephone number listed for your location in Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook. Dispose of or recycle them by using the public collection system or returning them to Compaq, your authorized Compaq partners, or their agents.
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Energy Star Compliance
This notebook is compliant with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Computers Program 3. 0. As an Energy Star Partner, Compaq Computer Corporation has determined that the product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
German Ergonomics Notice
Compaq notebooks bearing the "GS" approval mark meet the requirements of ZH 1/618 (German Safety Regulations for Display Work Places in the Office Sector) when used in conjunction with docking bases, keyboards, and monitors that bear the "GS" approval mark. Compaq portable notebooks in a stand-alone mode are not intended for continuous use in an office environment.
Macrovision Corporation Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Laser Safety
All Compaq systems equipped with laser products comply with appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies for Class 1 laser products. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges. ) In order to program this information into your fax machine, you should complete the steps outlined in the faxing software instructions. These requirements apply to all fax machines and have been extended to all fax modems manufactured on or after December 13, 1995.
Canadian Modem Regulatory Statements
This equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). This is confirmed by marking the equipment with the Industry Canada certification number. The Department does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing the equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
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Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
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CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
The REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices, subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. [. . . ] This requires that at least one part to the conversation is to be aware that it is being recorded. In addition, the Principles enumerated in the Privacy Act 1993 shall be complied with in respect to the nature of the personal information collected, the purpose for its collection, how it is to be used and what is disclosed to any other party. This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom `111' Emergency Service.
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Electrostatic Discharge
A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components. Before handling electrostatic-sensitive components, discharge static electricity by using one of the methods described in this chapter.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Handling Drives
Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface or lug nuts on the connectors on the back of the notebook. [. . . ]