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Getting Started

Using the computer for the first time

If the main battery is present, the main battery light glows:

❖Green if the main battery is fully charged

❖Amber if the main battery is charging

4If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply.

Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. See “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 148 for troubleshooting information.

Using the main battery

Your computer came with its main battery already installed. Before using the main battery to power the computer, you must first charge it.

To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged in for at least six hours with the computer turned off. After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer.

For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see “Changing the main battery” on page 88.

Connecting other external devices

For more information on attaching the Slim Port Replicator, an external monitor and other external USB-compatible devices, such as a keyboard and diskette drive, see the “Expansion Options” chapter on page 92.

Using the computer for the first time

For information on connecting devices, see “Setting up your computer” on page 40.