* Choose an uncluttered surface for assembling and using your computer.

* If using a modem, set-up your system near a power source and phone outlet.

* Keep all air vents clear. Leave at least four to six inches of clearance between the vents of your computer and any walls. Mini-towers and Mid-towers can be placed on a table or the floor, but be careful not to block the ventilation holes. Avoid placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that would block ventilation.

* Don't place your computer by a sunlit window. Excessive heat will shorten the life of any computer.

* Don't use your computer in dusty areas or areas of extreme humidity and temperature.

* Set up the keyboard directly in front of you at an appropriate height (your forearms should be parallel to the floor when typing).

*Place your monitor directly in front of your workspace and at eye level. Select a workspace that will allow you set the monitor at the proper height.