50 Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
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Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you
turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely
large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is
manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small
bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic
characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.
Turning on the power
1Check that any drives on the computer are empty.
2Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the
power button located on the top of the keyboard.
When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn
off the power again until the operating system has loaded
completely.
The AC power indicator glows 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 97.
The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the
hard disk drive is currently in use.
The disc activity indicator flashes while the modular bay
is being accessed.
Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use.
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