Apple Macintosh 6500 - Manual (Page 5)

5 Getting Started
Plugging in the computer
Before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket, carefully read all the
setup instructions in this chapter. Then, before you connect anything to your
Macintosh, follow the instructions in this section on how to plug it in. The
plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you
are setting up.
When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:
1 Place the computer where you want it—either on the floor or on a sturdy desk.
If your computer came with a modem, you may want to set your computer
near a phone jack (if possible) so that you can connect your modem later.
2 Make sure the voltage switch on the back of the computer is set for the kind of voltage
system you will be connecting to.
The voltage switch must be set correctly to avoid damaging your computer.
If you don’t know the voltage used in the country you’re in, refer to the table
“Voltages for Different Locations” later in this chapter.
Set the switch to show “115” for
voltages less than 135; set it to show
“230” for voltages greater than 180.
(Your computer will not operate
in the 135–179 volt range.)
Before you plug your computer in,
check to see that the voltage
switch on the back is
properly set. If you need
to change the setting,
insert a small screwdriver
here and slide the switch.