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Choosing a Location
When selecting a place to set up your system, choose a safe,
convenient location that provides the following:
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A flat, hard surface. Surfaces like beds and carpets attract
static electricity, which can erase data on your disks,
damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper
ventilation.
Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around
the computer so air can move freely.
Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area
and protect your computer from extremes in temperature,
humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or other
heat sources.
No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system
too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or
television, which generates an electromagnetic field.
Appropriate power source. Connect all your equipment
with the appropriate power cords for the power source in
your area. If you are operating the computer in a country
other than the one in which you purchased it, see “Power
Source Requirements” in Appendix A for the cord you
should use.
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Connecting a Monitor
If you have a VGA monitor (or a multifrequency monitor with
an analog connector), you can connect it to the computer’s
built-in VGA port as described below. If you have any other
type of monitor (or if you want to install a display adapter card
to control your monitor), see Chapter 4.
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Setting Up Your System