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If you purchased your computer outside of the United States, please contact your dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service. International marketing locations are listed on the inside back cover of this manual.
Preparing to Set Up the System
It’s important to choose a safe, convenient location for your system that provides the following:
aA flat, hard surface. Surfaces like carpeted floors and beds attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks, damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation.
QGood air circulation. Leave several inches of space around the computer so air can move freely.
Ct Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of heat.
Cl No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone, that generates an electromagnetic field.
DAppropriate power cords. Connect all your equipment with the appropriate power cords for the power source in your area. If you are operating the computer in a country other than the one in which you purchased it, see “Power Source Requirements” in Appendix B of the User's Guide for a list of the cords you should use.
2 Setup Guide