2 Unpacking and Setting Up Your
Equipment
•••
IMPORfANT···
Before you
try
to
connect
or
turn
on
any
of
the
equipment in your Commodore
PC
system,
be
sure
to
read
ALL
the unpacking and setup
instructions in this chapter.
Checking
What
You
Received
MAKE
SURE
that you received at least the following items:
• The
SYSTEM
UNIT with
power
cable
• The detachable
KEYBOARD
with connecting cable
•
Operations
Guide
I MS·DOS User's
Guide
I MS·DOS User's
Reference
- This is the book you are now reading.
•
GW
BASIC
Interpreter
User's
Guide
•
System
Disks
1
and
2
The items packed with the
computer
may
vary,
depending
on
what
Commodore
PC
model you have purchased. Check the computer
box for a list
of
the items that should
be
supplied with your
computer.
H any
of
the items is missing, contact your dealer
immediately.
Save
the boxes and packing material. They will provide protection
for the equipment
if
you move it.
Picking
A
Spot
For
Your
Computer
When you
set
up your
computer
equipment, pick a spot away from
heat, dust, smoke
or
electrical interference. Plug your Commodore
PC
equipment into a properly grounded electrical circuit that is
not
used for large appliances
or
power tools.
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