PCchips BKi810 - Chapter 1: Getting Started; System Setup Overview; System Handling and Protection

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started.................................................................................1-1
Introduction................................................................................................................. 1-2
The Ideal Environment................................................................................................1-3
Where to Put the System.......................................................................................................1-3
Extra Protection..................................................................................................................... 1-3
Maintaining and Caring for the System.......................................................................1-4
Cleaning the System............................................................................................................. 1-4
Transporting the System....................................................................................................... 1-4
Backups................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Shock Precautions................................................................................................................ 1-5
Care of the Computer............................................................................................................1-5
Unpacking...................................................................................................................1-6
Checklist................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Installing the System...................................................................................................1-7
Introducing the System................................................................................................1-8
Looking at the Front.............................................................................................................. 1-9
Looking at the Back............................................................................................................. 1-10
Connecting the Cables..............................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2: Using the system.............................................................................2-1
Ready for Power.........................................................................................................2-2
To Power Up for the First Time.............................................................................................2-2
To Power Down..................................................................................................................... 2-3
About the Software......................................................................................................2-4
About the Drives..........................................................................................................2-5
Hard Disk Drive..................................................................................................................... 2-5
Diskette Drive........................................................................................................................ 2-6
CD-ROM Drive............................................................................................................2-6
Using the Drive:..................................................................................................................... 2-7
About Memory.............................................................................................................2-9
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