2-2 Setting Up the System
This chapter provides the information you need to set up and use your
system. This includes cable connections, system startup procedures,
system shutdown procedures, and system care. The chapter also includes
a matrix showing where to find additional information about the
computer.
Chassis Orientation
The NEC PowerMate ES system is designed to be used either as a
minitower or a desktop computer. The accessible drives in the system can
be positioned to accommodate either orientation. There are unobtrusive
rubber pads on one end and one side of the system. These pads allow the
system to rest stably on the workstation surface when the system is in
either position.
The system ships ready to be used as a minitower system. The system can
easily be converted to use as a desktop. See “Minitower and Desktop
Setup Options” in Chapter 4 for instructions on converting to a desktop
orientation, or back to a minitower orientation.
Cable Connections
After unpacking the system, converting the system to the desktop
orientation (if desired), and positioning the system unit in your work area,
connect the system components using your Quick Setup poster and the
following tips.
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Use the icons on the rear of the system unit to identify the keyboard,
mouse, printer, USB, and monitor connectors.
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Connect the LAN cable to the RJ45 connector. See your network
administrator for guidelines on configuring the system for network
access.
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If the system comes with a fax/modem board, connect it to the
telephone line as follows:
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Unplug the telephone from the telephone jack on the wall.
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Plug the telephone cable that comes with the system into the line
jack on the rear of the system and into the telephone jack on the
wall.
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Plug the cable on the telephone into the phone jack on the rear of
the system.
