Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference
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System Startup
Figure 1 - 1 - Computer with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g.
keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack on the right of the computer, then
plug the AC power cord into an
outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter (Note: If you have
included the Port Replicator in
your purchase option see page 7 - 12).
5. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle, and press the power button to
turn the computer “on”.
6. Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle.
7. The LED Power & Communication indicators show the power and battery status
of the computer, and give
notification of e-mail received.
Shutdown
Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the
Shut
Down/Turn Off Computer
command from the
Start
menu in
Windows
. This will help
prevent hard disk or system problems.
