Hardware Reference Guide
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Computer Operating Guidelines,
Routine Care and Shipping Preparation
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care
Follow these guidelines to properly set up and care for the computer
and monitor:
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Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight,
and extremes of heat and cold. For information about the
recommended temperature and humidity ranges for the computer,
refer to
Appendix A, “Specifications”
in this guide.
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Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 10.2-cm
(4-inch) clearance on all vented sides of the computer and above
the monitor to permit the required airflow.
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Never restrict the airflow into the computer by blocking any vents
or air intakes. Do not place the keyboard, with the keyboard feet
down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also
restricts airflow.
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Never operate the computer with the cover or side panel removed.
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Do not stack computers on top of each other or place computers
so near each other that they are subject to each other’s
re-circulated or preheated air.
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If the computer is to be operated within a separate enclosure,
intake and exhaust ventilation must be provided on the enclosure,
and the same operating guidelines listed above will still apply.
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Keep liquids away from the computer and keyboard.
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Never cover the ventilation slots on the monitor with any type of
material.
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Install or enable power management functions of the operating
system or other software, including sleep states.
