Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computer and learn the basics.
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Getting Started
The illustration on the facing page shows all the equipment you will need to set up your computer and begin using it. Place your equipment on a sturdy,
flat surface near a grounded wall outlet. Before following the setup instructions in this chapter, you may want to read Arranging Your Office
in Appendix A (in the section on health-related information) for tips on adjusting your work furniture so that you re comfortable when using the computer.
If you used the setup poster: The poster included with your Power Macintosh computer was designed to help you start using your computer as quickly as possible. This chapter contains more detailed information than the poster. If you have already set up your computer using the poster, you may want to turn to the section What s Next? later in this chapter.
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When you are ready to begin, follow these steps:
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Make sure the voltage switch on the back of the computer is set for the kind of voltage system to which you will be connecting.
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 section.
Check to see that the voltage switch on the back of your computer is properly set before you plug it in.
If you need to change the setting,
insert a small screwdriver here and slide the switch.
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.)
WARNING Setting the correct voltage for your computer does not set the
voltage for your monitor. To protect your monitor, be sure to use the appropriate adapter or voltage converter, if one is necessary.
