System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials, and place the computer on a stable surface.
2. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard
and mouse) to their ports.
3. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer, then plug
the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC
adapter.
4. Move the left LCD latch towards the unlock position, and move the right latch
outwards towards the sides of the computer, and hold it in position, to release the
top cover.
5. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle; use the other hand
(as illustrated in
Figure 1 - 1
Never lift the computer by the lid/LCD).
6. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle, and press the power button.
Figure 1 - 1 - Opening the Lid/LCD/Computer with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In
below) to support the base of the computer (Note:
Quick Start Guide
Shutdown
Note that you should
always shut your com-
puter down by choos-
ing the Shut Down
command
from
the
Lock Button Menu in
Windows Vista. This
will help prevent hard
disk or system prob-
lems.
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