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Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot)
If your Marathon is shipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system, it may be necessary to complete the Windows
licensing/registration screens when starting the Marathon for the first time. To complete this information, you may need the
Microsoft Windows software/product key that is included with the Marathon.
See Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot) (page 4-1) for instruction.
WWAN and the US and Canada
Use of the WWAN in the US and Canada requires a hip pad or a 62Whr extended battery. Removing the hip pad or extended
battery will disable the WWAN radio in the US and Canada.
Out of the Box
After you open the shipping carton verify it contains the following items:
• Marathon mobile computer
• Extended Battery (may be attached to the Marathon before shipping)
• Carrying Straps
• AC/DC Adapter (indoor use only)
• Quick Start Guide
If you ordered accessories for the Marathon, verify they are also included with the order. Be sure to keep the original packaging
in the event the Marathon should need to be returned for service. For details, see Product Service and Repair (page 14-1).
Initial Setup for Marathon
Following are steps you might take when setting up a new Marathon. Follow the links for further instruction for each step.
Contact Customer Support (page 14-1) if you need additional help.
Note: Installing or removing accessories should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. When necessary, protect the work
surface, the Marathon, and components from electrostatic discharge.
Information in this chapter includes instruction for all Marathon operating systems. Differences in operating system instruction
are highlighted as follows:
Hardware Setup
1. Install the hand strap, see Attaching the Hand Strap (page 2-9), and/or shoulder strap, see .Attaching the Shoulder
Strap (page 2-10).
2. Provide a power source:
• Attach a fully charged Extended battery, see Attaching an Extended Battery (page 5-1), or
• Connect a power cable, see Connecting an AC/DC Power Supply (page 2-11), or
• Place the Marathon in a powered desktop or vehicle mounted dock, see Desktop Dock and Powered Vehicle-Mount
Dock (page 11-1).
3. Press the Power key.
Icon Operating System Instruction
Windows® 7 Professional
Windows® Embedded Standard
Windows® XP Professional
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