2-8 Setting Up Chapter 2Connecting the Power CordBefore connecting the power cord, see Power Supply, p. 1-6.Follow this procedure to connect the power cord:The FAX has no power switch, so its power is on as long as it is plugged in. Onceconnected, though, the unit still needs time to warm up before you can use it. Waituntil the LCD no longer displays PLEASE WAIT.When you connect the power cord to an AC outlet for the first time, DISPLAYLANGUAGE will appear in the LCD display after PLEASE WAIT. In this case, setthe language for the LCD display and the country**. (1 p. 2-9)Note• The FAX is equipped with a three-prong, grounding-type plug provided with a third(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safetyfeature. If you are unable to insert the plug into your outlet, contact an electrician toreplace the outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug bybreaking off the third prong or using a 3-to-2 adaptor.*• Do not plug the FAX into the same circuit as an appliance such as an air conditioner,electric typewriter, television, or copier. Such devices generate electrical noise thatcan interfere with your FAX’s ability to send and receive faxes.Connect the supplied power cordto the power cord connector. Thenconnect the other end into aproperly grounded 200-240 V ACthree-prong outlet.** The shape of the plug and outlet vary depending on the country of purchase.** The country selection feature is available for certain countries only.
