Preparing your notebook for use
Preparing your notebook for us
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First- time setu pNotebookGettingstartedNotebook
Refer to the "Important notes", Pa ge 3 chapter.
If yo ur notebook comes with a Windows operating system t hen all of the necessary
hardware drivers and the supplied software will already be pre-installed.
With the operating system Microsoft Vista, it may take up to 20 minutes to prepare your
notebook for use depending on the hardw are fitted and the software supplied.
When you switch on the notebook for the first time it will perform a system
check. A number of different messages may be displayed. In the process,
the display may flicker or darken temporarily.
Please follow the instructions on the s creen.
It is very important that you do not switch the notebook off during this initial set-up process.
Before you can use your notebook for the first time you will n eed to charge the battery.
On delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment or in the accessories kit. The
battery must be charged if you want to operate your noteboo k with the battery.
When not plugged into a mains socket, the n otebook runs on its built-in battery. You can
increase the battery’s life by enabling the system’s energy saving functions.
If you use the notebook in at home or in an office, we recommend you use
the mains adapter instead of the battery.
Please refer to the "AMILO Notebook" operating manual for instructions on ho w to connect
external devices (e.g. a mouse or a printer) to the noteb ook..
Unpacking and checking your no
tebook
Should you discover any damage incurred during transportation, notify
your local sales outlet immediately!
► Unpack all the individual parts.
PackagingTransport
► Check your notebook for damage incurred during transportation.
We recommend that you keep the original packaging material.
You may need the packaging in the future if you need to transport your device.
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