| Contents |
Contents |
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Welcome! | 9 |
1. Unpacking Your System | 11 |
Do I Have Everything? | 11 |
What's in the Box? | 12 |
Let Your Computer Acclimate Itself | 13 |
Keep the Box | 13 |
Where to Work | 14 |
Beware Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare | 14 |
2. The Big Picture | 15 |
System Features | 15 |
Front View | 16 |
Side Views | 18 |
Back View | 20 |
Using the Keyboard | 24 |
Disk Drives | 29 |
PCMCIA Card Slot | 31 |
3. Battery and Power Management | 32 |
Installing the Battery for the First Time | 32 |
Turning On Your System | 35 |
Battery Endurance Tips | 35 |
Charging the Battery | 38 |
Power Management | 40 |
Battery Precautions | 43 |
AC Adapter Precautions | 44 |
4. Using Your Meridian 850 | 45 |
Opening the Lid | 45 |
TruePoint™ Pointing Device | 46 |
LCD Display | 46 |
PS/2 Style Mouse | 47 |
Serial Mouse | 47 |
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