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Surge Protection
A large number of computer and high technology equipment damage is
directly related to AC power and telephone line problems. These problems
can include surges, spikes, noise, interference, and weather-related
problems, which in turn can cause glitches, hang-ups, crashes, performance
slow downs, and down time with computer equipment. The market is
flooded with hundreds of AC power line surge suppressors advertising high
performance surge protection; only a few of them actually provide adequate
protection.
This section provides guidelines for selecting a quality surge suppressor to
be used with your GoBook Tablet PC, and it helps identify a few sources for
products with acceptable performance.
Selecting the Right Surge Protection
Consider the level of quality you need when selecting a surge suppressor.
This depends on factors such as surge environment, the type of equipment to
be protected, and the quality of the electrical wiring and service.
Surge Environment
Surge environment refers to the damage potential from electrical surges in a
particular geographical area. A high quality suppressor should be used if
there is frequent lightning activity in the area and the location service is fed
by overhead utility poles.
Type of Equipment to be Protected
If the computer is equipped with a modem, the modem should also be surge
protected. Protecting the power line without protecting the modem line
provides only partial protection.
Quality of Electrical Wiring and Service
Wiring should be up to current NEC standards and have verified good AC
grounds. It is important that your computer system be plugged into a
grounded AC outlet when charging and that all peripherals connected to
your system reference the same AC ground.
GoBook® Tablet PC Help
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GoBook Tablet PC Help
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