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Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
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Turning on the power
1Check that all the drives 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 30.
NOTE: When you turn on the computer for the first time, don’t turn
off the power again until the operating system has loaded
completely.
The AC power light glows green 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 91.
The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard
disk drive is currently in use.
The Modular Bay/secondary battery indicator light
flashes when the Modular Bay is in use.
CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use.