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First-time Operation
10
Getting Started
CAUTION
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Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use opera-
tion.
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When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device
except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
Handling the AC adaptor
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Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the con-
nections.
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Use only the specified AC adaptor with your computer. Using an AC adaptor
other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.
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When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord
from your AC wall outlet.
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Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder
and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterrupt-
ible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery
pack alone.
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Open the display.
A
Slide the latch located at the front.
B
Lift open the display.
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Turn your computer on.
Press the power switch
and hold it for approximately one second until the
power indicator
turns on before releasing it.
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Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
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Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds
before powering it on again.
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Setup Windows.
Moving the cursor
or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch
pad.
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page 16)
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Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows XP Profes-
sional Setup] is displayed.
A
At [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], select [Next].
B
After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I don’t
accept this agreement], then select [Next].
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If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be
aborted.
C
Select settings for your region, then select [Next].
D
Enter your name and organization and then select [Next].
E
Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select
[Next].
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Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows can-
not be operated.
F
Enter the correct date, time and the time zone, then select [Next].
The computer will restart.
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It may take some time before the computer restarts and the screen of
step
i
is displayed. Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the
touch pad, etc.
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Enter your administrator password and select
.
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When Windows setup is completed, the following message will be
displayed at the bottom right of the screen: “Your computer might be at
risk.” Continue to the next step.
The message is generated by the [Security Center] function in [Control