Satellite A500/A500D

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator light will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, for more information.

After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system. Please refer to the section Starting up for the first time for more information.

Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup.

1.Open the computer’s display panel.

2.Press the computer’s power button.

Figure 3-5 Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

The Windows 7 Welcome Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system.

When it is displayed, be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully.

User’s Manual

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