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QU I C K SE T U P

1.See the illustrations at the start of this guide for setup instructions.

2.If your computer has been stored or transported in a cold or damp environment, allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on.

3.Allow the battery to fully charge:

Charging: LED = On

Charged (or no power adapter connected): LED = Off 4. Briefly press the power button to turn on your computer.

Please read the rest of this Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide to get to know your computer and troubleshoot in case you encounter a problem.

Copyright Notice

Packard Bell Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide. Copyright © 2007 Packard Bell B.V. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, chemical, manual or otherwise, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose without prior written permission of Packard Bell B.V.

Disclaimer

Packard Bell B.V. specifically disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to this product and documentation. Updates to software and hardware components are made regularly. Therefore some of the instructions, specifications and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your particular situation. All items described in this guide are for illustration purposes only and may not apply to your particular situation. No legal rights or entitlements may be obtained from descriptions made in this manual. Packard Bell B.V. reserves the right to revise or make changes or improvements to this product or documentation at any time without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or improvements. In no event shall Packard Bell B.V. be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to loss of business profits or any other commercial damages, arising out of the use of this product.

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Contents Page QU I C K SE T U P Copyright NoticeGuide Packard Bell Website Packard Bell Support IM P O R T a N T in F O R M a T I O NThank you for purchasing a Packard Bell computer FreeDOS Operating SystemForced Shutdown GE T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R C O M P U T E RTurning your Computer On and Off External Features Expansion Ports PrecautionsCommunication Ports Display and Audio PortsControl Panel Wifi ButtonPower Button ECO ButtonFunction Keys Keyboard panel includes the following featuresKeyboard Panel Touchpad Tips TouchpadOptical Drive Drive busy lamp optional Lights whenPrecautions Health Precautions Safety and ComfortSafety Precautions CO M P U T E R BA S I C SConnecting the AC Adapter Power SupplyAC Power Adapter Extending Battery Life Battery PowerBattery Life Handling the BatteryCmos Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Battery If the battery leaksDisposing of the Battery Changing the BatteryUpgrading Your Computer Get Connected Wi-FiFirst Steps on the NET CableWireless Receiver Installation Speed and SimplicityAccess point or router Diagram of a network using a routerSurf the Net Packard Bell WebsiteSafe Computing HE L P D E S KYour Operating System SecurityTips to Avoid Viruses What is a Personal Firewall?What is Spyware? Beware of e-mail attachmentsDiagnose & Repair Top Troubleshooting CasesHow Do I Know when my Computer Is at Risk? Download and Run anti-spy ToolsHelpdesk Display Is Not Centred or Gets Wavy Miscellaneous TroubleshootingMy Keyboard Does Not Work Upon Startup, My Computer Emits a Continuous Beeping SoundYou Cannot Connect to the Internet My Computer Has no SoundInternet Printer You are using a DSL or cable connectionYou Cannot Send or Receive E-mails My Printer Does not WorkAdditional Software Adding SoftwareSoftware PA C K a R D be L L LI M I T E D WA R R a N T Y Specifically for Liquid Crystal Display LCD screens Type Faulty ClusterSpecifically for batteries Limitation of Liability Service & Support Intervention RE G U L a T O R Y in F O R M a T I O N Building Supply Power SupplyPower Cables BABT’s Apparatus ApprovalQuick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Control devices D EInternet MicrophoneUpgrading SecuritySupport Viruses