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Getting Started
Setting up your computer
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Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set-up steps up to
“Setting up your software” on page 53 before adding external
or internal components to your computer. These components
include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer,
memory, and PC cards.
Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that
must be charged before you can use it.
To use external power or to charge the battery, you must
attach the AC adapter. See “Connecting the AC adapter” on
page 47.
To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet
account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone
line.
Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be sure
to complete “Setting up your software” on page 53.
After setting up your computer, you may want to:
❖ Add more memory. See “Adding memory” on page 66.
❖ Connect a mouse. See “Connecting a mouse” on page 61.
❖ Connect a full-size keyboard. See “Using a keyboard” on
page 60.
❖ Connect an external monitor. See “Using external display
devices” on page 57.
❖ Connect a local printer. See “Connecting a local printer”
on page 61.
❖ Install PC Cards. See “Inserting and removing PC Cards”
on page 81.
For more information on installing specific devices, see
“Connecting Other External Devices” on page 57.