HP Media Center m400 HP Media Center PC - User's Guide 5990-6456 - Page 8

Safety Information Before you get started, please read this important safety information about your HP Media Center PC. This product has not been evaluated for connection to an "IT" power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). AC Power Safety Warnings w A warning describes information you need to avoid possible personal injury or damage to equipment or data. Read and follow all warnings. The power supply is pre-set for the country/region in which you purchased the PC. If you move to another country/region, please make sure you check its voltage requirements before plugging your PC into an AC power outlet. Install the computer near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your PC's main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your system has a grounded plug. Always use the power cord with a properly grounded wall outlet to avoid the risk of electrical shock. To reduce the possibility of an electric shock from the telephone network, plug your computer into the AC outlet before connecting it to the telephone line. Also, disconnect the telephone line before unplugging your computer from the AC power outlet. Do not operate the computer with the cover removed. The power supply is not user-serviceable. To prevent damage to the power supply, have a qualified person repair or replace it. All other components are user-serviceable. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in cards, and other components. If an ESD station is not available, wear a wrist strap attached to a metal part of the computer. Place cards on a conductive foam pad or inside the card wrapper, if possible, but never on the card wrapper. The PC is heavy; be sure to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the computer. Your system is provided with a voltage select switch for use in a 115-VAC or 230-VAC power system. The voltage select switch has been pre-set to the correct voltage setting for use in the particular country/region where it was initially sold. Changing the voltage select switch to the incorrect position can damage your PC and void any implied warranty. Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system before installing or removing your computer cover. 2 HP Media Center PC User's Guide