System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer (e.g.
keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. When first setting up the computer use the following procedure (as to
safeguard the computer during shipping, the battery will be locked to not
power the system until first connected to the AC/DC adapter and initially
set up as below):
• Attach the AC/DC adapter cord to the DC-In jack on the rear of the com-
puter, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC
power cord to the AC/DC adapter. The battery will now be unlocked.
5. Use one hand to raise the lid to a comfortable viewing angle (do not exceed
130 degrees); use the other hand (as illustrated in
base of the computer (Note: Never lift the computer by the lid).
6. Press the power button to turn the computer "on".
System Software
Your computer may already come with system software pre-in-
stalled. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring
your computer for a different system, you will find this manual re-
fers to Microsoft Windows 11.
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Figure
1) to support the
Figure 1 - Opening the Lid/Computer
with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In
Shut Down
Note that you should always shut
your computer down by choosing
the Shut down command in Win-
dows (see below). This will help
prevent hard disk or system prob-
lems.
1. Click the Start Menu icon
2. Click the Power item
.
3. Choose Shut down from the menu.
130 °
.