Micron Technology MERIDIAN 850 manual Let Your Computer Acclimate Itself, Keep the Box

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Chapter 1 - Unpacking Your System

Let Your Computer Acclimate Itself

Although your computer system can easily stand temperature extremes, it doesn’t much like rapid changes in temperature, especially going from a cold front stoop to a warm and comfy office, or from a steamy jungle mail drop to an air-conditioned villa. Rapid changes in temperature can cause condensation inside your case. If it is hot or cold outside when you receive your system, let the computer gradually adjust to room

temperature before you plug it in.

When you first receive your computer you will certainly be eager to get it going and start putting it to work, but be patient. Take the time to let it grow accustomed to its new environment.

Keep the Box

It's a good idea to keep your Meridian’s box and packing materials. That way, if you ever have to store the system or return it, your components will be well-protected.

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Contents User’s Guide Copyright Micron Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Customer Assurance Program Thirty 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee on Most ProductsMeridian 850 One Year Limited Warranty For US and Canadian Users FCC Compliance StatementThis page intentionally left blank Contents Using Setup Welcome Welcome Do I Have Everything? Unpacking Your SystemWhats in the Box? Keep the Box Let Your Computer Acclimate ItselfBeware Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare Where to WorkBig Picture System FeaturesMouse Buttons Front ViewTruePoint Pointing Device Suspend/Resume ButtonMeridian 850, Front View Right side view Side ViewsReset Switch Power ButtonPcmcia Card Eject Buttons Back View Connector Description Indicator Lights Where they are Sound FeaturesIndicator Appearance Description Indicator Lights What they meanUsing the Keyboard What the Keys Do What the Keys Do Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Special Key Combinations Setting the Speaker VolumeRemovable Hard Disk Drive Disk DrivesFrom last Pcmcia Card Slot Installing the Battery for the First Time Battery and Power ManagementInstalling the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Turning On Your System Battery Endurance TipsLow Battery Conditions Battery and Power Management Pre-charging a Dead Battery Charging the BatteryFaulty Battery Indicator Battery Temperature SensorDon’t Unplug the AC Adapter with the Power On Normal Mode Power ManagementPower Saving Mode Battery Only ModeCPU Timeout Suspend ModeSuspend Controls Power Savings SettingsBattery Precautions AC Adapter Precautions Examining the Interior Features Using Your MeridianOpening the Lid TruePoint Pointing Device Serial Mouse PS/2 Style MouseExternal Keyboard External Video MonitorFloppy Disks Care and Handling Dual Pcmcia Card Slot LAN Using Setup Running Setup Startup Boot Device Fast BootDate and Time Video SelectBoot Password PasswordEasy Menus or Complete Menus Configure SCU Setup Color SchemeL2 Cache Enable L1 Cache EnableMemory L1 Cache WritebackDiskette Drive DisksFast Diskette Fast Hard Disk Hard DiskCOM Ports ComponentsLPT Port LPT TypeKeyboard Repeat Keyboard NumlockInternal Mouse Left-Handed MouseEnable Power Saving PowerBattery Only Low Power SavingCustom Power Saving High Power SavingDefault Settings Save and RebootExit Save and ExitVersion Info Restore SettingsHow to Install Options Before You Begin Installing More RAMMemory Board Location cover removed Installing the RAM BoardTravel Precautions How to Maintain Your SystemSystem Hardware Precautions Battery Power Pack Precautions Environmental Specifications System SpecificationsBattery Pack Specifications DimensionsAC Adapter Specifications Ctrl + ALT + DEL Handy Cheat SheetWindows Shortcuts BAT GlossaryMHz This stands for Megahertz, or cycles per second DOS IndexRAM Late Changes