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Plugging in the computer – Apple Macintosh LC 550 User Manual

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Plugging in the computer

Plug in the Macintosh before connecting anything to it. The plug

grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage

while you are setting up.

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Important:

To

protect both yourself and the computer

from

electrical hazards, the computer should remain tur

ned

off

until you are finished connecting its parts. Check the main

power switch at the back of the computer

. Mak

e sure that the

bottom of the switch (mark

ed with an “

j

”) is pressed in.

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1.

Plug the socket end of the power cor

d into the r

ecessed

power plug (marked with the symbol

) on the back

of the computer

.

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Important:

Be sure at least one end of the power cord is

within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer easily

when you need to

.

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2.

Plug the other end of the power cor

d into a thr

ee-hole

grounded outlet or power strip.

Socket end of the

power cord

Power

cord plug

Main power

switch

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