Preface
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Preface
Related Documents
You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information:
User’s Manual on CD/DVD
This describes the notebook PC’s features and the procedures for operating the computer and its ROM-based setup pro-
gram. It also describes the installation and operation of the utility programs provided with the notebook PC.
System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the
computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. When first setting up the computer use the following
procedure (as to safeguard the computer during shipping,
the battery will be locked to not power the system until first
connected to the AC/DC adapter and initially set up as
below):
• Attach the AC/DC adapter cord to the DC-In jack on the
left of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an
outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC
adapter. The battery will now be unlocked.
5. Use one hand to raise the
lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing
angle
(do not exceed 180 degrees)
;
use the other hand (as
illustrated in Figure 1) to support the base of the computer
(Note: Never lift the computer by the lid/LCD).
6. Press the power button on the left side of the computer to
turn it on (note that the lid/LCD must be open for the power
button to function).
Figure 1
Opening the Lid/LCD/Computer
with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In
Shut Down
Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the
Shut down command in Windows (see below). This will help prevent
hard disk or system problems.
1. Click the Start Menu icon .
2. Click the Power item .
3. Choose Shut down from the menu.
180°
Powering the
Computer On
After every disassem-
bly, make sure that the
bottom case’s screws
are all inserted and
tightened before turn-
ing the computer on.