Choosing A Location - Epson Equity I User Manual

Choosing a Location

An important part of setting up your Equity is deciding where to
locate it. Whether you use your computer at home or in the office, you
want to choose a comfortable, convenient location.
Before you set up your system, be sure the location you've selected
provides the following:
A large, sturdy desk or table. Make sure the surface you select for
your system is sturdy enough to easily support the weight of all its
components.
A flat, hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors
attract static electricity, which can actually erase data from your
disks and cause problems in the computer's circuitry. Soft surfaces
also interfere with proper ventilation.
Good air circulation. Air must be able to circulate freely under the
system as well as behind it. Leave several inches behind the computer
clear to allow ventilation.
Moderate environmental conditions. It's important to protect your
computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke.
Avoid direct sunlight or any other type of heat source. Don't use
your Equity in damp areas-excessive humidity can hinder opera-
tion. Dust and smoke are especially damaging to the the magnetic
surfaces of your disks and to the heads in your disk drives (which can
damage the data on your disks).
Appropriate power source. To prevent static charges, connect all
your equipment to 3-prong, 120-volt grounded outlets. You need
one outlet for the computer main unit, one for the video monitor,
and additional outlets for your printer and other peripheral devices.
Freedom from electromagnetic interference. Keep your computer
away from any electrical device that can generate an electromagnetic
field. Surprisingly, even your telephone can cause trouble, especially
if you keep your diskettes right next to it.
Once you've found the ideal location for your Equity, you're ready
to set up your system.