MiTAC A770, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
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2-4 First Time Use
The A770 comes from the manufacturer with a dead battery. The first time
you power “On” the A770, you must use the AC adapter along with an
outside power source. Once the main battery pack receive a full charge, you
can use it to power the A770. For more information about the battery, refer ot
“Charging the Battery” later in this chapter.
1. Insert the rechargeable battery pack into the battery compartment.
2. Plug the connector from the AC adapter into the external power port on the
rear panel of the A770. Now, plug the power cord into the adapter.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into grounded 3-prong wall outlet of
power strip.
4. Turn “On” the A770.
2-4.1 Installing Software Drivers
To take full advantage of the unique features of your computer, some
operating systems require custom software, known as drivers, to be
installed.
If you purchased the computer with Windows pre- installed, your dealer
may have already installed the drivers. If not, you need to install the drivers
using the driver CD supplied with your computer.
This section describes how to install the drivers.