Chapter 2. Learning The Basics; First Use; Reading The Manuals; Connecting To The Power - Lenovo B470e User Manual

Chapter 2. Learning the basics

This chapter provides basic information about your computer.
• "First use" on page 7
• "Using ac power adapter and battery" on page 8
• "Using the touchpad" on page 10
• "Connecting external devices" on page 12
• "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12
• "Connecting a Bluetooth device (on some models)" on page 13
• "Special keys and buttons" on page 13
• "System status indicators" on page 13
• "Securing your computer" on page 14
• Chapter 3 "Connecting to the Internet" on page 17

First use

This section provides information about how to use your computer.

Reading the manuals

Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.

Connecting to the power

The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your
computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery is
automatically charged while the computer is running on ac power.
Installing the battery pack
To install the battery pack, refer to the Setup Poster that comes with your computer.
Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet
To connect the computer to an electrical outlet, do the following:
1. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter.
2. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power adapter jack of the computer firmly.
3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Turning on the computer

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Configuring the operating system

You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may
include the procedures below.
• Accepting the end user license agreement
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