2-6 Setting Up the System
An amber power lamp indicates that the system is in Suspend mode. Press
the suspend button, press a key, or move the mouse to resume system
operation where you left off.
System Care
Your system is a durable, dependable computer built for heavy use. With
protective measures and proper care, you can prevent problems and
promote the successful operation and long life span of your computer.
Protecting Your System From Damage
There are several ways that you can protect your system from possible
damage. NECC strongly recommends the following protective measures:
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The minitower system unit sits on a stand to prevent it from being
tipped over. This is a safety feature to prevent personal injury and
equipment damage. Keep the system unit in the stand.
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Connect a surge suppressor between your computer and a grounded
wall outlet. A surge suppressor protects your system from sudden
transient increases and decreases in electrical power.
Be sure to connect all peripherals, such as your monitor and printer, to
the surge suppressor. The surge protector should be the only device
that you plug into the wall outlet.
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Avoid repeated power-on cycles. These subject the system
components to temperature variations and stress.
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Disconnect your system from telephone and power lines when an
electrical storm threatens. If you have a fax/modem, lightning can
travel in on the phone line and damage both the fax/modem and the
system unit. Lightning can also travel in on power lines and damage
your monitor and system unit.
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Be sure that system power is off before you connect or disconnect a
cable. Never make cable changes when the system power is on. Doing
so can damage the system and its peripherals.
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Use BIOS Setup utility options to protect against viruses (see
“Security Menu” in Chapter 3). Use appropriate virus detection
software regularly to protect your system from computer viruses.