First-time Operation
4 Open the display.
ASlide the latch (B) located at the front.
B Lift open the display.
z Do not open the display wider than necessary (135° or more), and do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Do not open or close the computer holding the edge of the LCD segment. Hold the C (below) segment to open or close the computer.
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5 Connect your computer to a power outlet.
zBe sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the
zThe battery pack will be charged automatically.
Charging Time: Approx. 4.5 hours (Varies depending on the usage condi- tions.)
zWhen using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
CAUTION
Handling the AC adaptor
zDo not subject the AC adaptor to any strong impact.
Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in electrocution, short circuit, or fire.
zUse only the specified AC adaptor with your computer. Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.
zProblems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterrupt- ible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery pack alone.
6 Turn your computer on.
zSlide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it.
CAUTION
zDo not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this will cause the power to be turned off forcibly.
zDo not slide the power switch repeatedly.
zIt takes some time before [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed. Do not press any keys or touch the touch pad, and do not change the Setup Utility set- tings. If you do, Windows setup may not operate properly.
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