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Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
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characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a
period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer,
the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an
intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the
computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim
and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the
screen while on battery power.
Your computer’s features and specifications
Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all
possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your
selected model may not have all the features and
specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches
shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all
those features.
This information applies to all the features and icons
described in this guide.
Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used
on your computer:
Sample system icons
Turning on the power
To turn on the computer:
1Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if
you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are
properly connected and ready.
2Check to ensure that all drives are empty.
3Press and hold the power button in until the power button
and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow
green—about one second.