Gateway M-6882h, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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To start your notebook:
1
Lift the LCD panel.
2
Press the power button located above the keyboard.
3
If you are starting your 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 ( 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 .
Tip
For more information about changing the power button mode,
see “Changing advanced settings” on page 74 .
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.