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Regulatory and Safety Notices
Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 267640-001
April 2002
This guide provides governmental agency information and
electrostatic discharge guidelines.
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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, 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 April 2002
Document Part Number: 267640-001
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Contents
Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Airline Travel Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Battery Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
German Ergonomics Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Macrovision Corporation Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
CDRH Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Telecommunications Device Approvals . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
U.S. Modem Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Canadian Modem Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . 1–11
European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12
New Zealand Modem Regulatory Statements . . . . . 1–13
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Contents
Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Handling Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Installing Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Grounding Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
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Regulatory Notices
This chapter provides country-specific regulatory notices and
compliance information for your product.
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers
Regulatory agencies worldwide use agency series numbers for
product identification. Each product approved for use with this
notebook is assigned an agency series number. To ensure
continued safe and reliable operation, refer to the notebook
specifications in the Hardware Guide, on the Documentation
Library CD included with your notebook. Use this notebook only
with these approved products.
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.
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Regulatory Notices
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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:
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.
Product Information Center
1-800-345-1518
Technical Support
1-800-OKCOMPAQ
(1-800-652-6672)
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Japanese Notice
Airline Travel Notice
Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the
discretion of the airline.
Power Cords
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.
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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
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
included 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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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, 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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