eMachines EL1320 Guia Do Utilizador

Preparing power

connections

Protecting from power source problems

During a power surge, the voltage level of

electricity coming into your computer can

increase to far above normal levels and cause

data loss or system damage. Protect your

computer and peripheral devices by

connecting them to a

surge protector

, which

absorbs voltage surges and prevents them

from reaching your computer.
An

uninterruptible power supply

(UPS)

supplies battery power to your computer

during a power failure. Although you cannot

run your computer for an extended period of

time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your

computer long enough to save your work and

shut down your computer normally.

Warning

High voltages can enter your computer through both the

power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by

using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge

protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use

a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an

electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem.

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