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
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.