Manual

Getting Started
1-12 Equium 8100D/M
Equium 8100D/M – 01CHAP.doc – ENGLISH – Printed on 25/sep/01 as 01_800UK
Expansion slots 16
The expansion slot covers keep dust and dirt
from entering the computer through unoccupied
expansion slots.
Be careful not to block the cooling vents. Also be careful to keep foreign
objects out of them. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s
circuitry.
Setting up the computer
Setting up the computer involves connecting the various components.
This process includes:
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Positioning the system unit and peripherals
■ Connecting a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the system unit.
■ Connecting the system unit and monitor to an AC power supply
AC power varies by country; you may need to set the power switch on the
back of the system unit. See Setting the voltage switch.
Depending on the computer’s configuration and purpose, you may also
need to:
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Connect the computer to a local printer.
■ Connect the computer to a network.
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Install devices in the expansion slot.
See Hardware for the Equium 8100D or Hardware for the Equium 8100M.