System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. (Models B & C Only) Insert the battery and make sure
it is locked in position.
4. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with
the computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
5. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack on the left
of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an
outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC
adapter (make sure you use the adapter when first
setting up the computer, 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).
6. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD 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/LCD).
7. Press the power button to turn the computer "on".
System Software
Your computer may already come with system
software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or
where you are re-configuring your computer for a
different system, you will find this manual refers to
Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
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Figure
1) to support the
Figure 1 - Opening the Lid/LCD/Computer with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In
Note that you should always shut
your computer down by choosing the
Shut down command in Windows
(see below). This will help prevent
hard disk or system problems.
Windows 10
1. Click the Start
2. Click the Power
3. Choose Shut
Windows 8.1
130
゚
1. Click the icon
Shut Down
.
Menu icon
item
.
Down from the
menu.
in the Start
Screen and
choose Shut
down from the menu.