Choosing A Location - Epson Apex 20020, 20040 User Manual

Choosing a Location

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Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose the
right location. Select a spot that provides the following:
A large, sturdy desk or table that can easily support the
weight of your system, including all of its components.
Make sure the surface is hard and flat. Soft surfaces like
beds and carpeted floors can generate static electricity,
which may erase data on your disks and 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. Protect your
computer from extremes in temperature, direct sunlight, or
any other source of heat. High humidity also hinders
operation, so select a cool, dry area. Avoid dust and smoke,
which can damage disks and disk drives and cause you to
lose valuable data.
Appropriate power sources. To prevent static charges,
connect all your equipment to three-prong, 120-volt AC,
grounded outlets. You need one outlet for the computer,
one for the monitor, and additional outlets for a printer
and any other peripherals.
If it has the appropriate power cord, you can plug the
monitor into the auxiliary power outlet on the back panel
of the computer, reducing the number of wall outlets you
need. (The current required by the peripheral must not
exceed 1 amp.) If you need more outlets, you may want to
buy a power strip-available at any electronics store-to
provide extra outlets. A power strip with surge suppression
is recommended.