54 Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
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Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the
computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate.
This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology.
Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery
power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of
the screen.
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.
Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that
may come on your computer:
Sample system icons
This information applies to all the features and icons
described in this guide.
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.
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