Using your notebook for the first time
!Please read the "Important notes" chapter.
Before you can use your notebook for the first time you need to charge the battery and install the supplied software. Your operating system (e.g.Windows XP) and the hardware drivers have been preinstalled for you.
Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment. The battery must be charged if you want to operate your notebook with the battery.
When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its
When you use your notebook in your home or office, we recommend you use the mains adapter instead of the battery.
Please see the "Connecting external devices" chapter for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Unpacking and checking your notebook
►Unpack all the individual parts.
►Check your notebook for damage incurred during transportation.
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Should you discover damages incurred during transportation, notify your local sales outlet immediately!
We recommend that you keep the original packaging material. You may need the packaging in the future if you need to transport your device.
Selecting a location
Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following points when looking for a location:
●Do not put your notebook on a soft surface such as a carpet, a rug, or your knee. This can block the air vents and cause overheating and damage.
●Place the notebook on a stable, flat, nonslippery surface. Please note that the rubber feet may mark certain types of surfaces.
●The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart.
●Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequate ventilation.
●Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter.
●Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions. Protect the notebook from dust, humidity, and heat.
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