Setup guide

1
Choosing a Location
When selecting a place to set up your system, choose a safe,
convenient location that provides the following:
0 A flat, hard surface. Surfaces like beds and carpets attract
static electricity, which can erase data on your disks,
damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper
ventilation.
D Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around
the computer so air can move freely.
D Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area
and protect your computer from extremes in temperature,
humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or other
sources of heat.
0 No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system
too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or
television, which generates an electromagnetic field.
0 Appropriate power cords. Connect all your equipment with
the appropriate power cords for the power source in your
area. If you are operating the computer in a country other
than the one in which you purchased it, see “Power Source
Requirements” in Appendix A of the User’s Guide for
information on the cords you should use.
1-2 Setting Up Your System