Getting Started

First-time Operation

zPC Information Viewer

This computer periodically records the management information such as number of hours powered-on, number of times powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data volume for each record is 750 byte. These information are only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for other than its purpose.

To deactivate this function, run the PC Information Viewer and add a check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information history] in [Hard Disk Status] and click [OK].

(Î Reference Manual “Check the Computer’s Usage Status”)

„When Starting Up/Shutting Down

CAUTION

zDo not do the following

•Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

•Sliding the power switch or CD/DVD drive power/open switch

•Touching the keyboard, touch pad or external mouse

•Closing the display

NOTE

zWhen the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet. About 1.5 W of power is consumed simply by having the AC adaptor plugged into an electrical outlet.

zNote that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off. If the battery pack is fully charged, the battery will fully discharge in Approx. 2 months.

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