Setup guide

8
Turning On the Computer
After you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the
power. But first, read the following safety rules to avoid
accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself:
Cl Do not connect or disconnect any peripheral devices
(including the mouse or keyboard) or power cables when
the computer’s power is on.
Q Never turn on the computer with a protective card in the
diskette drive.
CI Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive
light is on. This can destroy data stored on the disk.
Q Always wait at least five seconds after you turn off the
power before you turn it on again. This allows the
computer to clear and reset its memory.
0 Do not leave a beverage near your system. Spilled liquid
can damage the circuitry of your equipment.
D Always turn off the power, disconnect the computer’s
power cord, and wait 30 seconds before you remove the
cover. Only remove the cover to access internal devices.
Follow these steps to turn on your system:
1. Turn your computer around so the front panel faces you and
place your other system components in a convenient
arrangement.
2. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral
devices connected to the computer.
3. To turn on the computer, press the power button located on
the right side of the front panel, as shown in the following
illustration.
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