Getting Started

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Turning on the computer

Turning on the computer

The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it.

Opening the display panel

To open the display panel, slide the latch to the right and lift the display panel. For more information, see Keyboard and display features on page 34.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily.

Never lift or move the computer using the display panel.

Turning on the power

1Make sure any external devices (such as a local printer) are properly connected and ready.

2Check that the diskette drive is empty.

3If the battery is not charged, connect the AC adapter. For more information, see Connecting to a power source on page 46.

The AC power light () glows green if the AC adapter is properly connected to the computer.

The battery light () glows amber while the battery is charging and glows green when the battery is fully charged and ready to power the computer.

4 Locate the power button lock on the left side of the computer and slide it to the left (the unlocked position).

On

5 Press and hold the power button until the system indicator

 

panel’s on/off light glows green.