Using The Computer For The First Time
Slide the display panel latch to the right to release it and then lift the
display panel to open the computer.
Don't force the display panel open beyond the point where it moves
easily. Never lift or move the computer by grasping the display panel.
Turning on the computer
1. Make sure that the Optical Media Drive or FDD drive is empty.
2. Open the display panel.
3. If you have a printer connected to your computer, turn the printer on
and wait until it indicates it is ready.
4. Turn on the computer by momentarily pressing then releasing the
power button.
When you release the power button, the Power LED on the system
indicator panel comes on.
When turning on the computer for the first time, don't turn it off until the
operating system has loaded completely. Turning off the computer during
its initial startup will cause an error the next time you start the computer.
For more on turning off your computer safely, turn to chapter 3.
When the computer is connected to an external power source, the DC-IN
LED lights. If the battery is being charged, the Battery LED lights amber.
The Hard Drive LED flashes when the hard disk drive is accessed.
To avoid data loss, never turn off the computer while a drive is in use.
User's Manual
Getting Started
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