Sony PCV-230 - Manual (Page 149)

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Notes on Use
On the Power Source
□ Your PC operates on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz for North American
countries.
□ Be sure to set the voltage setting switch to the correct setting before
turning on the power; otherwise damage may occur.
□ The total power draw of installed add-in cards must not exceed the
specifications for the power supply. Do not overload the system by
installing add-in cards that draw excessive current. The system is
designed to provide 2 amps (average) of 5V power for each card in
the system not to exceed a total of 12 amps. The total 5V current draw
in a fully-loaded system (with all the add-in card slots filled) must
not exceed 12 amps. If you add components to the system that draw
current from the power supply, the total combined -I-3.3V and -i-5V
currents must not exceed 80 watts.
□ Plug all the power cords for your PC and its peripheral equipment
into the same AC supply line. AC derived from different supply lines
may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or
unwanted weak currents at the time of connection.
□ Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming
equipment, such as copying machines or shredders.
□ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device
prevents damage to your PC caused by sudden power surges such as
those that may occur during an electrical storm.
□ If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations,
you may want to purchase a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply).
This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup. The
surge protector prevents damage to your PC caused by power surges.
The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of
power loss.
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