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Chapter 3
Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It
covers the following topics:
❑
Setting up your work space — for your health and safety
NOTE:
Be sure also to read
Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort
.
This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product
liability.
❑
Connecting the AC adaptor
❑
Opening the display
❑
Turning on the power
❑
Starting up for the first time
❑
Turning off the power
❑
Restarting the computer
❑
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM
If you are a new user, follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you prepare
to operate your computer.
NOTE:
All users should be sure to carefully read the section
Starting up
for the first time
,
which describe actions to take when you turn on the
power for the first time.
Setting up your work space
Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer. A
poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious
injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. Proper ambient
conditions should also be maintained for the computer’s operation. This section
discusses the following topics:
❑
General conditions
❑
Placement of the computer
Summary of Contents for A40 Series
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