Removing The Disk Drive Protector Sheet; Choosing A Location - Epson Equity III User Manual

Removing the disk drive protector sheet

A cardboard sheet occupies the diskette slot in the floppy disk drive.
This sheet is inserted at the factory to protect the read/write heads. Be sure
to remove it before you connect any cables. Turn the latch that covers the
disk slot counterclockwise until it is horizontal. Carefully pull out the sheet.
If you have an optional 360KB or 720KB d rive as well, press the disk drive
button to release the protector sheet.
Save the protector sheet and reinsert it whenever you move the com-
puter, even if you just move it to another part of the room. If you don't plan
to use your computer for a week or more, such as when you go on vacation,
reinsert the protector sheet to help prevent dust from entering the disk drive.

Choosing a Location

Before you set up your new system, choose an appropriate place.
Whether you use your computer at home or in the office, you need to find a
comfortable, convenient location where it can run properly.
Choose a location that provides the following:
A large, sturdy desk or table. Make sure it can easily support the weight
of your system, including all its components.
A flat, hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract
static electricity, which erases data on your disks and can damage the
computer's circuitry. Soft surfaces also prevent proper ventilation.
Good air circulation. Air must be able to move freely under the system
as well as behind it. Leave several inches of space around the computer
to allow ventilation.
Moderate environmental conditions. You need to protect your com-
puter from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid
direct sunlight or any other source of heat. High humidity also hinders
operation, so select a cool, dry area. Because you can't risk losing data
stored on disk, do not expose your computer to dust and smoke which
can damage disks and disk drives.
Appropriate power sources. To prevent static charges, connect all your
equipment to 3-prong, 120-volt grounded outlets. You need one outlet for
the main unit, one for the monitor, and additional outlets for a printer
and any other peripherals. The auxiliary power outlet on the rear panel
of the Equity III+ reduces the number of wall outlets you need.
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