Getting
Started

 

Getting Your System Running

    To get the computer started, you'll need to install the battery pack, connect to AC power, open the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel, and start up the system.

Installing the battery pack

    Your notebook is shipped to you with the battery partially charged. When you first get started, you may want to use the AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide a constant supply of power while you are checking out some of the notebook features.

    If your battery is not installed, you need to install the battery pack and charge it. The battery will charge whenever your notebook is connected to AC power.

    The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about 2.5 to 3 hours, but battery life varies depending on configuration, power management settings, and features used. Use the battery gauge icon in the taskbar to track the available battery power.

    Battery life is affected by how much you use the system components such as the hard drive, CD/DVD drive, LCD display, and other components. Other factors such as the power management settings affect battery life.

    To install the battery pack

    1. Turn the notebook over so the battery bay is facing up.
    2. Insert the front end of the battery into the battery bay, then press the battery down until it securely latches.

Connecting the AC power

    Your AC adapter comes in two parts, the power cord and the AC power adapter.

    To connect the AC adapter

    1. Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter.
    1. Plug the AC power adapter into the notebook power connector on the left side of the notebook.
    1. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Starting up your notebook

    After the battery is installed and the AC power adapter is plugged in, you can start up your system.

    To start up the computer

    1. Slide the LCD panel latch to the right to release and open the LCD panel, then tilt the LCD panel to adjust for the proper viewing angle.

    1. Press the power button to turn your computer on.
    2. Press Fn+ or Fn+ to change display brightness for suitable viewing.
      Windows starts and the Regional Settings dialog box opens.

      To complete the first-time operating system setup

    1. Scroll down the list and select the appropriate regional setting, then click Next . The Keyboard Layout dialog box appears.
    2. Scroll down the list and select the keyboard layout, then click Next . The User Information dialog box appears.
    3. Enter your name and company (optional) in the User Information dialog box, then click Next . The License Agreement appears.
    4. Read the License Agreement, click I accept the agreement , then click Next . The Certificate of Authenticity dialog box appears.
    5. Type in the Product ID number (located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the cover of the Windows manual), then click Next . The Start Wizard dialog box appears.
    6. Click Finish . The Time Properties dialog box appears.
    7. Set the Time Zone and Time, then click OK . The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears.
    8. Click Next .
    9. Select a printer from the list and click Next .
      - OR -
      click Cancel to skip the printer setup.
    1. Select the printer port (usually LPT1), then click Next . The Printer Name dialog box appears.
    2. Type a name for the printer, then click Next .
    3. Click Yes or No to print a test page, then click Finish . The Welcome dialog box appears, and you can begin exploring your new notebook.