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Table of Contents

1Getting Started

1.1 Overview ..............................................................................................1-1
1.2 Item Checklist....................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 LCD Display.......................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Rear Panel............................................................................................1-6
1.5 Left Panel .............................................................................................1-8
1.6 Right Panel......................................................................................... 1-10
1.7 AC Adapter......................................................................................... 1-12
1.8 Starting the System.............................................................................1-14
1.9 Interior Features..................................................................................1-15
1.10 Keyboard ............................................................................................1-17
1.11 Touchpad............................................................................................ 1-22
1.12 Using the Notebook for the First Time................................................. 1-24

2Operating on Battery Power

2.1 Battery Pack .........................................................................................2-1
2.2 Charging the Battery............................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Optimizing Battery Life..........................................................................2-4
2.3.1 Maximizing Battery Power........................................................ 2-4
2.3.2 Conditioning the Battery Pack...................................................2-5