Manual

Getting Started
User's Manual 1-15
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■ Never remove the power plug when your hands are wet. This may
cause an electric shock
Setting the voltage switch
Computers purchased in Europe are configured for 220/240 VAC
operation and should be set to 230 VAC. Computers purchased in other
countries may be set to 115 VAC.
The product is also designed for IT power system with phase-to-phase
voltage 230V.
To operate the computer in a country that uses a different voltage than
the country of purchase, you must change the voltage setting and use a
plug adapter. The voltage switch you use to change the setting is on the
back of the computer.
Failure to set the voltage switch correctly will permanently damage the
computer’s electronics when you turn on the computer.
To change the voltage setting:
1. Make sure the computer is switched off.
2. Insert the tip of a pen into one of the holes on the switch, then slide
the switch to the correct setting.
■ To operate the computer in the United States, make sure the voltage
switch is set to 115 VAC.
■ To operate the computer in a country that uses 220/240 VAC, make
sure the voltage switch is set to 230 VAC.
Setting the voltage switch (Equium 8100M shown)
Connecting the AC power
1. Plug the AC power cable into the computer’s AC power connector.
2. Connect the power cable to a surge protector.
3. Connect the monitor’s power cable to a surge protector.
4. Connect the surge protector to an AC outlet.
5. Connect the power cables for any other peripheral devices, such as a
local printer, to live wall outlets.