Compaq 3000 Series Operation and maintenance manual

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Regulatory and Safety Notices
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 307504-001
October 2002
This guide provides governmental agency information and
instructions for preventing damage from electrostatic discharge.
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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Presario are trademarks of Compaq Information
Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product
names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any
kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq
products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying
such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional
warranty.
Regulatory and Safety Notices
First Edition October 2002
Reference Number: 800/3000
Part Number: 307504-001
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Regulatory and Safety Notices iii
Contents
1 Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice. . . . . . . . . 1–1
Modifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Declaration of Conformity for Products
Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only). . . 1–2
Canadian Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Japanese Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Power Cords Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Battery Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
German Ergonomics Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Macrovision Corporation Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Laser Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
CDRH Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Laser Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Modem Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Telecommunications Device Approvals . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
U.S. Modem Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Canadian Modem Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
New Zealand Modem Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
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iv Regulatory and Safety Notices
Wireless Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
U.S. Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Canadian Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16
Japanese Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17
Brazilian Wireless Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17
2 Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Handling Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Handling Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Grounding Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
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1
Regulatory Notices
This chapter provides country-specific regulatory notices and
compliance information for your notebook.
Federal Communications Commission
Notice
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 installation.
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.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■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.
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Regulatory Notices
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved
by the 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. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For questions regarding this declaration, write to:
Compaq Computer Corporation
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101
Houston, TX 77269-2000
Or call Compaq at 281-514-3333.
To identify your product, refer to the part, series, or model
number found on the product.
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Regulatory Notices
Regulatory and Safety Notices 1–3
If you have questions about your product that are not related to
this declaration, write to:
Compaq Computer Corporation
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113
Houston, TX 77269-2000
Or call Compaq at:
Product Information Center
1-800-345-1518
Technical Support
1-800-652-6672
Canadian Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Japanese Notice
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Regulatory Notices
Airline Travel Notice
Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the
discretion of the airline.
Power Cords Notice
If you were not provided with a power cord for your notebook
or for an external power accessory intended for use with your
notebook, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for
use in your country.
The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage
and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The
voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the
voltage and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the
diameter of the wire must be a minimum of 0.75 mm²/18AWG,
and the length of the cord must be between 5 feet (1.5 m) and
6½ feet (2 m). If you have questions about the type of power cord
to use, contact your Compaq authorized service provider.
A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it. Particular
attention should be paid to the plug, electrical outlet, and the
point where the cord exits from the product.
Only an AC adapter provided with the notebook, a replacement
AC adapter provided by Compaq, or an AC adapter purchased as
an option from Compaq should be used with the notebook.
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Regulatory Notices
Regulatory and Safety Notices 1–5
Battery Notice
ÅWARNING: This notebook contains a lithium ion battery pack.
There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery pack
is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, dispose in water or fire, or expose it to
temperatures higher than 60° C (140° F). Replace only with the
Compaq battery pack for this notebook.
This notebook contains an internal lithium battery-powered
real-time clock circuit. There is a risk of explosion and injury if
the battery is incorrectly replaced or improperly handled. Do not
attempt to recharge, disassemble, immerse in water, or dispose of
it in fire. Replacement should be done by a Compaq authorized
service provider using the Compaq spare part for this notebook.
NIn 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 the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet included in English only with the notebook.
In Europe, do not dispose of batteries with general household
waste. 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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Regulatory Notices
Energy Star Compliance
This notebook is compliant with the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Computers Program 3.0.
The EPA Energy Star logo does not imply endorsement by the
EPA. As an Energy Star Partner, the 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 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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Regulatory Notices
Regulatory and Safety Notices 1–7
Laser Safety Notices
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. It does not emit hazardous light; the beam is
totally enclosed during all modes of customer operation and
maintenance.
CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations
for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to
laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is
mandatory for products marketed in the United States.
ÅWARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product
installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This system is classified
as a Class 1 laser product.
This label appears on the
laser product.
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Regulatory Notices
Laser Information
Laser Type: Semiconductor GaAlAs
Wave Length: 780 ±35 nm
Divergence Angle: 53.5°±1.5°
Output Power: Less than 0.2mW or 10,869 W·m-2sr-1
Polarization: Circular
Numerical Aperture: 0.45 ±0.04
Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to
repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures
are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair.
Because of the complexity of the individual boards and
subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the
component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring
board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard.
Modem Notices
Important Safety Instructions
ÅWARNING: 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 component.
■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
(RJ-45) jack.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Regulatory Notices
Regulatory and Safety Notices 1–9
Telecommunications Device Approvals
The telecommunications device in your notebook is approved
for connection to the telephone network in the countries whose
approval markings are indicated on the product label located on
the bottom of the notebook or on the modem.
Refer to the documentation included with the product to ensure
the product is configured for the country in which it is located.
Selecting a country other than the one in which it is located may
cause your modem to be configured in a way that violates the
telecommunication regulations/laws of that country. In addition,
your modem may not function properly if the correct country
selection is not made. If, when selecting a country, a message
appears that states that the country is not supported, this means
that the modem has not been approved for use in this country and
thus should not be used.
U.S. Modem Statements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located
on the bottom of the notebook or on the modem is a label that
contains, among other information, the FCC certification number
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If
requested, this information must be provided to the telephone
company.
Applicable certification jack USOC = RJ11C. An FCC compliant
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone
network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that
is Part 68 Compliant. See the installation instructions for details.
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Regulatory Notices
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be
connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone
line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. Typically, the sum of the RENs of all devices
connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain
of the number of devices that may be connected to a line
(as determined by the total RENs), contact the local telephone
company.
If this Compaq equipment causes harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But, if advance notice
is not practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon
as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes to its facilities,
equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone
company will provide advance notice in order for you to make
necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted telephone
service.
If you experience trouble with this Compaq equipment, call
1-800-652-6672. If the equipment is causing harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company may request that you
disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. You
should only perform repairs to the equipment that are specifically
discussed in the documentation included with the notebook.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact
the state public utility commissions, public service commission
or corporation commission for information.
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Regulatory Notices
Regulatory and Safety Notices 1–11
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it
unlawful for any person to use a notebook or other electronic
device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such
message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each
transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the date
and time it is sent and an identification of the business, or entity,
or other individual sending the message and the telephone
number for the sending machine or such business, other entity,
or individual. (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 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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Regulatory Notices
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.
ÄCAUTION: 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. The REN for this device is 1.
European Union Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued
by the Commission of the European Community and if this
product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/EC).
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Regulatory Notices
Regulatory and Safety Notices 1–13
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent
international standards and regulations):
■EN 55022 (CISPR 22)—Electromagnetic Interference
■EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11)—Electromagnetic
Immunity
■EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2)—Power Line Harmonics
■EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3)—Power Line Flicker
■EN 60950 (IEC 60950)—Product Safety
New Zealand Modem Statements
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment
indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies
with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It
indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it
provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance
that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item
of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor
does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s
network services.
This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions,
of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed.
Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in
such circumstances.
If this device is equipped with pulse dialing, note that there is no
guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support
pulse dialing.
Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the
same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or
noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should
such problems occur, the user should not contact the Telecom
Faults Service.
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Regulatory Notices
This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a
call to another device connected to the same line.
Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s
Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC)
associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set
to operate within the following limits for compliance with
Telecom’s Specifications:
a. There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same
number within any 30-minute period for any single
manual call initiation.
b. The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less
than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the
beginning of the next attempt.
Where automatic calls are made to different numbers, the
equipment shall be set to go on-hook for a period of not less than
five seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of
the next attempt.
The equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered
between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing (S0 set between
2 and 10).
Voice Support
All persons using this device for recording telephone
conversations shall comply with New Zealand law. 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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Regulatory Notices
Regulatory and Safety Notices 1–15
Wireless Notices
In some environments, the use of wireless devices may be
restricted. Such restrictions may apply aboard airplanes, in
hospitals, near explosives, in hazardous locations, etc. If you
are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of this device,
please ask for authorization to use it prior to turning it on.
U.S. Wireless Notice
This product emits radio frequency energy, but the radiated
output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such
a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna
during normal operation is minimized.
Canadian Wireless Notice
Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device
is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to
provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna)
that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number
only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications
were met.
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Regulatory Notices
European Union Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/EC), EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of
the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent
international standards and regulations):
■EN 55022 (CISPR 22)—Electromagnetic Interference
■EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11)—
Electromagnetic Immunity
■EN 61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2)—Power Line Harmonics
■EN 61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3)—Power Line Flicker
■EN 60950 (IEC 60950)—Product Safety
■EN 300 328—Technical requirements for radio equipment
■ETS 300 826 or EN 301 489-17—General EMC
requirements for radio equipment
This product may be used in all EU and EFTA countries.
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