User's Manual

Chapter 2
Using the Equity III
After you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the power and
start using your Equity III computer. But before you turn it on, read the
following safety rules.
Safety Rules
Follow these rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or
injuring yourself:
Never turn the computer on or off with a protector sheet in the disk
drive.
Do not attempt to dismantle any part of the computer. Only remove
the top cover to install and remove option cards or to set the DIP
switches. If there is a hardware problem you cannot solve after read-
ing Chapter 5 on troubleshooting, or if you want to install an
optional 80287 math coprocessor, consult your Epson dealer.
Always turn off the power, disconnect the computer’s power cord,
and wait a few minutes before you remove the computer’s cover.
Do not unplug cables from the computer when the power switch is
on.
Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive light is on.
This can destroy data stored on disk or make a whole disk unusable.
Always wait at least 5 seconds after you switch the power off before
you switch it on again. Turning the power off and on rapidly can
damage the computer’s circuitry.
Do not leave a beverage on top of or next to your system or any of its
components. Spilled liquid can damage the circuitry of your compo-
nents.
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