Unpacking The Appliance; Before You Begin - Polycom VMC 1000 Getting Started Manual

Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide

Unpacking the Appliance

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• Do not work alone.
• Before removing or installing main system components, be sure to
disconnect the power first. Turn off the system before you disconnect the
power supply.
• Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment
to avoid possible electrical shock.
• Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators when
working with computer systems.
• The power supply or power cord must include a grounding plug and must
be plugged into grounded outlets.
CAUTION
• Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To
prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very
carefully. The following measures can prevent ESD damage to critical
components.
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic
bags until ready for use.
• Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing,
which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the
antistatic bag.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when
not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides
excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting
fasteners and the motherboard.

Before you begin

• Place the VMC 1000 appliance on a stable flat surface in the selected
location.
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