Digital Equipment Digital AlphaStation 400 Series, User Information

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Getting Started
Before Starting Your System
Before you start your system, perform the following steps:
1. Read and understand the information supplied with your system.
2. Select a well-ventilated site near a grounded power outlet and away from sources of
excessive heat. The site also should be isolated from electric noise (for example,
spikes, sags, and surges) produced by devices such as air conditioners, large fans,
radios, and televisions.
3. Save all shipping containers and packing material for repackaging or moving the
system later.
_________________________ NOTES____________________________
a. Do not install optional hardware or application software until you have
started your system and verified that the base system is working correctly.
b. On systems that have preloaded software, a label attached to the system unit
informs you that licensed software has been installed. Carefully review the
software license agreement shipped with your system.
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________________________ WARNING __________________________
When unpacking and moving system components, be aware that some
components (such as the system unit or monitor) may be too heavy for you
to safely lift alone. If you are doubtful about whether you can lift these
items alone, please get assistance.
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Posture and Work Habits
If you exercise poor posture while you work or if your equipment is poorly set up, certain
recent scientific articles suggest that personal injury may result. Other articles suggest that
there is no cause and effect. Because the safety of our users is a great concern to Digital
Equipment Corporation, we strongly urge that you read and follow the precautions
outlined in Figure 1-2 and Table 1-1. In addition, be sure to adjust your work space so that
you are comfortable, and change your position frequently.
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