User Guide Desktop PC Equity 386SX/16 PLUS

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:
Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the
computer’s power is on.
Never turn on the computer with a protector card in the
diskette drive.
Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive
light is on. This can destroy data stored on the disk.
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.
Do not leave a beverage near your system or any of its
components. Spilled liquid can damage the circuitry of
your equipment.
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,
add memory, change jumper settings, or replace the
battery.
Follow these steps to turn on your system:
1. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the AC power
inlet on the back panel of the computer and into a
three-hole, 120-volt, grounded electrical outlet.
2. Turn your computer around so the front panel faces you
and place your other system components in an
arrangement that suits you. (See step 1, “Choosing a
Location,” for a typical arrangement.)
3. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral
devices connected to the computer.
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