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Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
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CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it
beyond the point where it moves easily.
Never lift or move the computer using the display panel.
Turning on the power
1Check that any drives on the computer are empty.
2Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the
power button located on the top of the keyboard. For an
illustration to help you locate this button, see “Front with
the display open” on page 35.
NOTE: When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not
turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded
completely.
The AC power indicator glows when the computer is
connected to an external power source.
The battery light:
❖Glows amber while the battery is being charged.
❖Glows green when the battery is fully charged.
❖Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an
external power source. For information on
determining battery power, see “Monitoring battery
power” on page 98.
The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the
hard disk drive is currently in use.
CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use.