Chapter 2. Setting up your computer
This section provides information for connecting cables to your computer and
turning on the power.
You will need the following:
v Computer
v Computer power cord
v Keyboard
v Mouse
v Monitor (sold separately with signal cable and power cord)
If you are missing an item, contact your place of purchase.
Selecting a location for your computer
Make sure you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for the computer, monitor, and any other devices. Select a location for
the computer where it will remain dry. Leave about 50 mm (2 in.) of space
around the computer for proper air circulation.
For information about arranging your computer for comfort and ease-of-use,
see “Arranging your workspace” on page 13.
Connecting computer cables
When you set up your computer, you will need to know where to find the
connectors.
The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the back of
the small form factor desktop model computer. You might not have devices for
all of the connectors shown here.
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