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Getting Started

Using the AccuPoint II pointing device

Releasing the power button lock and turning on the power

The preinstalled operating system loads automatically.

The hard disk drive light flashes as the computer accesses the hard disk.

NOTE: If you are turning on the computer for the first time, don’t turn it off until the operating system has loaded completely.

To avoid data loss, never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use.The hard disk drive and diskette/ DVD-ROM drive lights illuminate when the drive is being accessed.

For information on turning off the computer, see Turning off the computer on page 54.

Using the AccuPoint II® pointing device

The button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II pointing device. Together with the primary and secondary AccuPoint II buttons, it provides the same functionality as a mouse — it enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen.