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CHAPTER 3 : Setting Up and Getting Started
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To start your convertible notebook:
1
Press the latch on the front of your convertible
notebook, then lift the LCD panel.
2
Press the power button located above the keyboard.
3
If you are starting your convertible notebook for the
first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the
language and time zone and to create your first user
account.
4
Attach and turn on any peripheral devices, such as
printers, scanners, and speakers.
5
To open the main menu, click or tap ( Start ). From
that menu, you can run programs and search for files.
For more information on using Windows, see “Using
Windows” and “Customizing Windows” in your online
User Guide .
Important
If your convertible notebook does not turn on, make sure the
Power Button Lock is in the unlocked position. For more information,
see
“Keyboard area” on page 10.
Tip
For more information about changing the power button mode,
see “Changing advanced settings” on page 77 .
Tip
For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see
“Installing a printer or other peripheral device” on page 58 .
Tip
See the documentation that came with each device for its setup
instructions.