Plugging in your equipment
Before you plug your equipment into a wall socket, carefully read all the setup instructions in this chapter. Then, before you connect anything to your computer, follow the instructions in this section to plug it in. The plug grounds the computer and protects it from electrical damage while you are setting up.
Attaching the bass unit to the computer
Follow these steps to attach the bass unit to the computer: 1 Locate the large cable attached to the computer. This cable plugs into the bass unit.
2 Turn the bass unit upside down.
Locate the recessed well on the underside of the bass unit, and the groove containing a short cable already attached to the bass unit.
Note: The recessed well also contains the bass unit's level control. The control is preset at the level that is appropriate for most conditions, so don't change the setting now. Note the location of the control in case you want to adjust it after you start up the computer. (Chapter 7 explains how to adjust the speakers and bass unit.)
3 Pull up on the cable that is connected to the bass unit to release it from the groove where it has been stored.
4 Plug the connector at the end of the computer's cable into the bass unit's connector.
Align the two connectors until the small internal ribs and grooves line up, and press the connectors together. Do not force the connectors.
6 Press the cable back into the groove and route the computer cable through the cutouts in the base of the bass unit.
Plugging in the power cord
Follow these steps to plug your equipment into a wall outlet:
1 Make sure the voltage switch inside the well on the bottom of the bass unit is set for the voltage you connect to.
The voltage switch is preset at the factory to the correct voltage for the area where you bought the computer.
If there is any chance that the setting has been changed, or if you take the computer to a country with a different voltage system, it's important to check the voltage and change the setting if necessary. The voltage switch must be set correctly to avoid damaging your computer.
Country Voltage switch setting
France, Germany, and United Kingdom 230
Japan and United States 115
Before you plugyour computer in, check to see that the voltage switch in the bass unit is properly set. If you need to change the setting, insert a small screwdriver in the slot and slide the switch.
Set the switch to show "115" for voltages in the 100-130 Vrange.
Set the switch to show "230" for voltages in the 200-270 V range.
2 Plug the socket end of the power cord firmly into the recessed power plug (marked with the symbol inside the well on the bottom of the bass unit.
Route the cable through the cutouts in the base of the bass unit. You can store any extra length of the power cord in the well.
3 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.
▲ Warning This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your computer is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug! ▲
4 Turn the bass unit right-side up and position it where you want it.
Important The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord. Make sure the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to.
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