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Epson 386/25 User Manual

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Before you set up your computer, it’s important to choose a safe,
convenient location that provides the following:

❏ A large, sturdy desk or table. The surface should be strong

enough to support the weight of your system and all of its

components. Select a location that allows plenty of space so
you can work comfortably.

❏ A flat, hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted

floors attract static electricity, which can erase data on your

disks and damage the computer’s circuitry. Soft surfaces also

prevent proper ventilation.

❏ Good air circulation. Air must be able to move freely under

the system and behind it. Leave several inches of space

around the computer.

❏ Moderate environmental conditions. Protect your computer

from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke.

Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of heat. High
humidity also hinders operation, so select a cool, dry area.

❏ Appropriate power sources. To prevent static charges,

connect all your equipment to three-prong, 120-volt

grounded outlets. You need one outlet for the computer, one

for the monitor, and additional outlets for a printer and any

other peripherals.

❏ No electromagnetic interference. Locate your system away

from any electrical device, such as a telephone, which
generates an electromagnetic field.

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