vpr Matrix VPRN-GS200 manual Turning the notebook on and off, Connecting the AC adapter

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Connecting the AC adapter

Your battery will need to be charged when you first unpack your notebook. To charge the battery, plug in the AC adapter and plug the AC adapter jack into the power connection on the back of your notebook. Fully charge the battery before using the notebook without the AC adapter. When charging, the charge indicator light will glow orange; when fully charged it will glow blue.

Turning the notebook on and off

Starting your computer

REMINDER: Make certain your notebook is connected to a working phone line or a network with Internet access before starting up for the first time.This will allow the automatic registration process to begin. Connect one end of the included modem cable to the modem jack on the side of your notebook and the other end to a working phone line before you turn on the notebook.

·Open your notebook by moving the latch in the front center of the notebook to the right and lifting the display to a comfortable viewing position

·Press the red power button near the top of the keyboard

·The display will light up and Windows® will begin to load

NOTE: If a bootable CD (such as the Restore CD) is left in the notebook when it is started, Windows may start up from the disc rather than the hard drive. If you mistakenly boot up from a disc and wish to

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Contents Vpr Matrix, Inc. All rights reserved Series 1800 2000 Getting Started Guide BBIA5550vprMPalominoGetStart 8/9/02 443 PM BBIA5550vprMPalominoGetStart 8/9/02 443 PM Right Placement of your notebook PC Installing your battery Using and maintaining your battery Turning the notebook on and off Connecting the AC adapterStarting your computer Turning off your computer Using your notebook Using your DVD/CD-RW driveUsing your touchpad and buttons Using your built-in wireless networking some modelsBattery safety and maintenance Caring for your LCD displayBBIA5550vprMPalominoGetStart 8/9/02 443 PM Connecting to the Internet Web tools Internet basicsSearching the Internet Mail Sending a new e-mail with Outlook Express in Windows XPBBIA5550vprMPalominoGetStart 8/9/02 443 PM Power Hard disk drive Audio DisplayDVD/CD-RW combo drive BBIA5550vprMPalominoGetStart 8/9/02 443 PM How to reach vpr Matrix, Inc What is not covered by this limited Warranty? How do I obtain service in the United States? Days a week Do not operate the system with the chassis covers removed BBIA5550vprMPalominoGetStart 8/9/02 444 PM Advertir BBIA5550vprMPalominoGetStart 8/9/02 444 PM Safety and Regulatory Requirements La seguridad y los Requisitos Regulativos