Placing the computer in the proper location
All Blackbird 002 systems ship with a base stabilizer (computer stand), which you must install when you set up your computer. Once you install the base stabilizer, the system meets safety standards for product stability in either
When setting up your new computer, place it where ventilation openings are unobstructed. Make sure that all connections are secure and that all cabling is out of the way. Do not place cabling in walkways or where it can be stepped on or damaged from placing furniture on it.
WARNING: Setting up the computer without the base stabilizer is not recommended because it is more susceptible to being knocked over, which can cause serious personal injury and hardware damage. For instructions on how to install the base stabilizer, see the Attaching the Computer Stand document that came with the computer.
Using surge protection
Help protect the monitor, computer, and accessories by connecting all power cords for the computer and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection device, such as a power strip with surge protection or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Many surge protection devices have surge protection inputs and outputs for modem or telephone lines. Telephone lines are a common path for lightning spikes to get into the system. Some surge protection devices have surge protection for television cable connections as well. Use those if the computer has a television tuner installed.
Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces the equipment if surge protection fails.
2Getting Started (features vary by model)