Be sure to keep your packing materials. They provide the best protection possible for your computer if you need to move or ship it later.
Removing the disk drive protector sheet
A cardboard sheet occupies the diskette slot in the floppy disk drive. This sheet is inserted at the factory to protect the read/write heads. Be sure to remove it before you connect any cables. Turn up the latch that covers the disk slot until it is horizontal. Carefully pull out the sheet. (If you have an optional drive with a push button, press the disk drive button to release the protector sheet.)
Save the protector sheet and reinsert it whenever you move the computer, even if you just move it to another part of the room. If you don’t plan to use your computer for a week or more, such as when you go on vacation, reinsert the protector sheet to help prevent dust from entering the disk drive.
Choosing a Location
2 before you set up your new system, choose an appropriate place. Whether you use your computer at home or in the office, you need to find a comfortable, convenient location where it can run properly.
Choose a location that provides the following:
A large, sturdy desk or table. Make sure it can easily support the weight of your system, including all its components.
A flat, hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which erases data on your disks and can damage the computer’s circuitry. Soft surfaces also prevent proper ventilation.
Good air circulation. Air must be able to move freely under the system as well as behind it. Leave several inches of space around the computer to allow ventilation.
Moderate environmental conditions. You need to protect your computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of heat. High humidity also hinders operation, so select a cool, dry area. because you can’t risk losing data stored on disk, do not expose your computer to dust and smoke, which can damage disks and disk drives.
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