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Removing the disk drive protector sheet
A cardboard sheet occupies the disk slot in the floppy disk drive. This
sheet is inserted at the factory to protect the recording read/write heads.
Be sure to remove it before you connect any cables. Press the button on
the left side of the drive. When you release it the edge of the protector sheet
pops out. Carefully pull out this sheet.
Save the protector sheet and reinsert it whenever you move the com-
puter, even if you are just moving it to another part of the room. If you are
not going to use your computer for a week or more, when you go on vacation
for example, reinsert the protector sheet to help keep dust from entering the
disk drive.
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Choosing a Location
An important part of setting up your Equity I+ is deciding where to
locate it. Whether you use your computer at home or in the office, you need
to find a comfortable, convenient location.
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 diskettes and can damage the
computer’s circuitry. Soft surfaces also prevent proper ventilation.
Good air circulation. Air must be able to circulate freely under the sys-
tem as well as behind it. Leave several inches of space around the com-
puter 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 type 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 three-prong, 120-volt grounded outlets. You need one out-
let for the main unit, one for the monitor, and additional outlets for your
printer and any other peripherals. The auxiliary power outlet on the
rear panel of the Equity I+ reduces the number of wall outlets you need.
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