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Preparations
4
Open the display.
A
Slide the latch (B) located at the front.
B
Lift open the display.
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Do not open the display wider than necessary (135
°
or more), and do
not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD
when opening or closing the display.
5
Connect your computer to a power outlet.
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Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use
operation.
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The battery pack will be charged automatically.
Charging Time: Approx. 4.5 hours (Varies depending on the usage condi-
tions.)
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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.
CAUTION
Handling the AC adaptor
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Do not subject the AC adaptor to any strong impact.
Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in
electrocution, short circuit, or fire.
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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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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.
6
Turn your computer on.
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Slide the power switch
and hold it for approximately one second until
the power indicator
turns on before releasing it.
CAUTION
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Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this will
cause the power to be turned off forcibly.
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Do not slide the power switch repeatedly.
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It takes some time before [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed. Do not
press any keys or touch the touch pad, and do not change the Setup Utility set-
tings. If you do, Windows setup may not operate properly.
