User manual
Table Of Contents
- DOCUMENTATION SURVEY
- Notice
- CONTENTS
- USING THIS GUIDE
- GETTING STARTED
- TAKING A LOOK AT THE COMPUTER
- USING THE KEYBOARD AND POINTING DEVICE
- USING BATTERY PACKS
- COMPUTER POWER AND POWER MANAGEMENT
- WORKING WITH REMOVABLE DRIVES AND DEVICE BAYS
- USING THE MOBILE 3500 EXPANSION UNIT
- CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES
- USING PC CARDS
- USING AUDIO FEATURES
- UPGRADING THE COMPUTER
- MAINTENANCE AND TRAVEL GUIDELINES
- SECURITY FEATURES
- INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY
- DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- COMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT
- REGULATORY NOTICES
- ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
- SPECIFICATIONS
- INDEX

1-2 Getting Started
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Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch01.doc
Connecting the Power Cord
1. Place the computer on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.
2. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the right side
of the computer 1.
3. Plug the small end of the power cord to the AC power
connector 2.
4. Plug the large end of the power cord into the electrical
outlet 3.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock,
fire, or damage to the equipment:
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Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding
plug is an important safety feature.
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Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet
that is easily accessible at all times.
■
Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
■
Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so
that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not
pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical
outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.