Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series
Table Of Contents
- Important Safety Information
- Software Product License Agreement
- Contents
- Getting Started with Your Notebook
- Basic Operation
- Batteries and Power Management
- Modem and Network Connections
- Add-On Devices
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Your Notebook
- Audio problems
- CD-ROM and DVD problems
- Display problems
- Hard drive problems
- Heat problems
- Infrared problems
- Keyboard and pointing device problems
- Local area network (LAN) problems
- Memory problems
- Modem problems
- PC Card (PCMCIA) problems
- Performance problems
- Power and battery problems
- Printing problems
- Serial, parallel, and USB problems
- Startup problems
- Wireless problems
- Configuring the Notebook
- Reinstalling and Updating Software
- Troubleshooting Your Notebook
- Reference Information
- Index

Reference Information
Safety Information
Reference Guide 97
Safety Information
Power cords
The power cord supplied with the notebook AC adapter should match the plug and
voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has
been obtained using the power cord for the local area. However, if you travel to a
different area or need to connect to a different outlet or voltage, you should use one
of the power cords listed below. To purchase a power cord (including one for an area
not listed below) or a replacement AC adapter, contact your local authorized dealer
or Sales and Service office. For any power cord with a fused plug: if you have to
replace the fuse, be sure to install an approved fuse.
Country or Region Rated Voltage and Current
Canada
Mexico
Philippines
Taiwan
United States
125 Vac (3 A)
East and West Europe
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
250 Vac (2.5 A)
Hong Kong
Singapore
United Kingdom
250 Vac (2.5 A)
Australia
New Zealand
250 Vac (2.5 A)
Japan 125 Vac (3 A)
India 250 Vac (2.5 A)
South Africa 250 Vac (2.5 A)
Argentina 250 Vac (2.5 A)
Chile 250 Vac (2.5 A)
China 250 Vac (2.5 A)
South Korea 250 Vac (2.5 A)