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Protect the computer from power surges, Use the computer safely

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Next steps Protect the computer from power surges To protect the computer from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm: ■� Plug the computer power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. ■� During an electrical storm, either run the computer on battery power or shut down the computer and unplug the power cord. ■� If applicable to your location, provide surge protection on the modem cable that connects the modem to a telephone line. Telephone line surge protectors are available from computer or electronic retailers in some regions. Use the computer safely Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: ■� Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. ■� Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer). ■� If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin; for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. Getting Started 2-3

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Next steps
Protect the computer from power surges
To protect the computer from the power surges that may be
caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm:
■
Plug the computer power cord into an optional, high-quality
surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most
computer or electronics retailers.
■
During an electrical storm, either run the computer on battery
power or shut down the computer and unplug the power cord.
■
If applicable to your location, provide surge protection on the
modem cable that connects the modem to a telephone line.
Telephone line surge protectors are available from computer
or electronic retailers in some regions.
Use the computer safely
Å
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
your equipment:
■
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible
at all times.
■
Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord
from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from
the computer).
■
If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your power cord, plug
the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the
power cord grounding pin; for example, by attaching a 2-pin
adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.
Getting Started
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