2-10 Setting Up the System
System Care
Your system is a durable, dependable workstation 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 workstation.
Protecting Your System From Damage
There are several ways that you can protect your system from
possible damage. NEC CSD strongly recommends the
following protective measures:
The system unit sits on a footed, non-removable stand to
prevent it from being tipped over. This is a safety feature
to prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Keep
the feet of the stand turned out, or perpendicular to the
system unit.
Connect a surge suppressor between your workstation 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.
Avoid repeated power-on cycles. These subject the system
components to temperature variations and stress.
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.
Lightening can also travel in on power lines and damage
your monitor and system unit.
