Gateway 3200 User Guide - Page 11

Important! Keep the product carton and packing material, in case you need to send the system out for repair. If you return your system to the factory in different packaging, your warranty may be void. Caution! Make sure your computer and peripherals are turned off and unplugged from the power outlet when you connect peripherals to the computer. Setting Up Your System Follow the instructions on the poster that came with your system for assembling your system. Before you assemble your system, prepare a safe working environment for it. • Provide a clean, flat, and stable surface for your system. Allow at least 12 inches at the rear of the computer for cabling and air circulation. • Obtain a grounded (three-prong) AC surge-protected power strip. A surge-protected power strip helps protect against AC line spikes. • Protect your system from extreme temperature and humidity. Do not expose your system to direct sunlight, heater ducts, or other heat-generating objects. • Keep your computer away from equipment that generates magnetic fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Even a telephone placed too close to the computer may cause interference. • Plug the computer into a wall outlet or power strip that is easily accessible. When you turn off the computer with the power button, some electricity still flows through the computer. To remove all power from the computer, you need to unplug it. 6 E-3200 User's Guide