Getting Started

Opening the display

The computer’s LCD display panel can be opened in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.

1.Push the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the display panel.

2.While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body is not raised, lift the panel slowly. Adjust the angle of the panel to provide optimal clarity.

Use reasonable care when opening and closing the LCD display panel. Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer.

LCD display panel

Display latch

Figure 3-7 Opening the LCD display panel

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

The Power button LED indicates the status. Refer to the Power indicators section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.

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

If the USB floppy disk drive is connected, make sure it is empty. If a floppy disk is in the drive, press the eject button and remove the floppy disk.

1.Open the computer’s LCD display panel.

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