Epson EISA Desktop - Manual (Page 21)

It is important to choose a safe, convenient location for your
system. Make sure your location provides the following:
A flat, hard surface. Surfaces like carpeted floors and beds
attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks,
damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper
ventilation.
Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around
the computer so air can move freely.
Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area
and protect your computer from extremes in temperature,
humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or any
other source of heat.
No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system
too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone, that
generates an electromagnetic field.
Appropriate power sources. Connect all your equipment to
the appropriate power source. See “Power Source
Requirements” in Appendix D for more information.
Remove the protector card. If you have a 5¼-inch diskette
drive, be sure to remove the protector card from the
diskette slot. This card is inserted at the factory to protect
the read/write heads in the drive.
1-2 Setting Up Your System