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Quick Start Guide
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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 notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. Attach the AC/DC adapter 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.
5. Use one hand to raise the
lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle (
do not exceed 130 degrees
);
use the other
hand (as illustrated in Figure 1 - 1 below) to support the base of the computer (Note: Never lift the computer by
the lid/LCD).
Figure 1 - 1 - Opening the Lid/LCD & Computer with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In
130°
Shutdown
Note that you should always
shut your computer down by
choosing the Shut Down
command in Windows (see
page 1 - 34). This will help
prevent hard disk or system
problems.