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Getting Started
Setting up your computer
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Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set-up steps up to
“Setting up your software” on page 53
before adding external
or internal components to your computer. These components
include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer,
memory, and PC cards.
Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that
must be charged before you can use it.
To use external power or to charge the battery, you must
attach the AC adapter. See
“Connecting the AC adapter” on
To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet
account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone
line.
Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be sure
to complete
“Setting up your software” on page 53
After setting up your computer, you may want to:
❖
Add more memory. See
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Connect a mouse. See
“Connecting a mouse” on page 61
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Connect a full-size keyboard. See
❖
Connect an external monitor. See
❖
Connect a local printer. See
❖
Install PC Cards. See
“Inserting and removing PC Cards”
For more information on installing specific devices, see
“Connecting Other External Devices” on page 57
.