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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes 
how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time 
you use your notebook computer.
Selecting a place to work 
Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of 
circumstances and locations.
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the 
computer and any other items you are using, such as a printer. 
Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to 
provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.
To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your 
work area from:
❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such 
as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to 
the computer) or speakerphones.
❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of 
temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.