First-time Operation
4 Connect your computer to a power outlet.
The battery pack will be charged automatically. Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours
(Varies depending on the usage conditions.)
CAUTION
DC Plug
StartedGetting |
DC IN 15.6 V
Latch
Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the 
When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral de- vice except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
Handling the AC adaptor
Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the connections.
Use 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.
When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet.
Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery pack alone.
3 | 5 Open the display. | |
2 | 1 | Pull the carrying handle forward. |
2 | Lift up the latch. | |
| 3 | Lift open the display. |
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Power
Indicator
Power 
Switch 
6
7
Turn your computer on.
Press the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indi- cator turns on before releasing it.
CAUTION
Do not press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this will cause the power to be turned off forcibly.
Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before powering it on again.
Setup Windows.
Moving the cursor 
or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad (
page 18).
CAUTION
Do not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed.
Do not use the touchscreen during the Windows setup.
1At [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], select [Next].
2After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I don’t accept this agreement], then select [Next].
NOTE
If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted.
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