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quick start
P
ACKING
C
ONTENTS
Keep the packing materials in a safe place in case you need them
for shipping or long-term storage.
Q
UICK
S
TART
If you're already familiar with notebook computers, the steps listed
below tell you how to start up the notebook for the first time. They
assume that you know where all of the parts of the computer are.
You should review these steps,
before
you take any action. If you
arent sure about one of the procedures, check the relevant chapter
before continuing.
1.
Follow the safety instructions on page
iv
, especially the instructions on
placement.
2.
Remove all packing materials, floppy disks and any PC Cards.
3.
Secure the main battery pack in its compartment. (Ch. 5)
4.
Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (i.e.
mouse or keyboard) to their ports. (Ch. 1)
5.
Attach the AC adapter to the port on the rear of the computer. (Ch.5)
6.
Plug the AC power cord into an outlet.
7.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
8.
Raise the lid/LCD to a 90
o
angle.
9.
Push in the
button (power switch) to turn on.
þ
Tip
When you get your system, the
battery(ies) may not be fully
charged. Follow the procedure
in
Chapter 5: Power, First Time
Use and Storage
(page 5-4), to
charge the battery.
þ
Tip
If you plan to use the
Suspend
to Disk
option in the future,
setup the partition
before
you
partition and format your hard
disk. Refer to
Chapter 5:
Power
for details.
