❖
Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you
receive via diskette or email, or download from the
Internet.
Setting up your computer
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that
needs to be charged before you can use it.
To use external power or to charge the battery, you must
attach the AC adapter. See
page
53.
To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet
account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone
line. See
Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to:
❖
Add more memory
❖
Connect a mouse (see
mouse" on page 50
Advanced Port Replicator" on page
❖
Connect a full-size keyboard (see
external USB keyboard" on page 50
keyboard to the Advanced Port Replicator" on page
❖
Connect an external monitor (see
external devices" on page 55
devices" on page
❖
Connect a local printer (see
page
"Connecting a serial or parallel printer" on page
❖
Install PC Cards (see
"Connecting the modem" on page
109)
50,
"Connecting a USB printer" on page 108
Getting Started
Setting up your computer
"Connecting to an AC outlet" on
"Connecting an external USB
and
"Connecting a mouse to the
"Connecting an
"Connecting other
and
"Using external display
"Connecting a printer" on
"Using PC Cards" on page
51.
107)
and
"Connecting a
108)
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43
106)
and