Preparing For Use; Selecting A Location - Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK B Series Operating Manual

Preparing for use

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You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the
notebook. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled.
When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the
battery's life by enabling the system's energy saving functions.
If you use the notebook in a normal office situation, run it from the mains using the power adapter.
The chapter "Connecting external
mouse, printer) to the notebook.
Unpacking and checking the delivery
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Unpack all the individual parts.
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Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.
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Check whether the delivery agrees with the details in the delivery note.
Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the delivery note, notify your local
sales outlet immediately.
Do not discard the original packing material. Keep it for future transportation.
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Selecting a location

Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following points when
looking for a location.
It is recommended that you place your notebook on a surface with good anti-slip qualities. In
view of the multitude of different finishes and varnishes used on furniture, it is possible that the
rubber feet of the devices will mark the surface they stand on.
Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions. Protect it from dust, humidity
and heat.
Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and it's power adapter to ensure adequate
ventilation. The space between the notebook's feet must be clear. Do not place it on a soft
surface (e.g., a carpet or soft furnishings). Do not cover the ventilation slots in the notebook or
the power adapter.
The power adapter must be at least 200 mm away from the notebook. It must be free-standing
and must not be covered. Do not place the power adapter on heat-sensitive material.
For wireless data transfer you must align the notebook's infrared interface with that of the
partner device (e.g. PC). The devices must not be more than one meter apart.
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