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First-time Operation
Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix
The battery charging starts automatically.
CAUTION
z Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to
on until the first-time operation procedure is completed.
z When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device
except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
z Handling the AC adaptor
• Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder
and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterrupt-
ible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the bat-
tery pack alone.
Slide and hold the power switch for approximately one second until the
power indicator lights.
CAUTION
z Do not slide the power switch repeatedly.
z The computer will forcibly be turned off if you slide and hold the power switch for
four seconds or longer.
z Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on
the computer again.
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Do not perform the following operation until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
• Sliding the power switch or CD/DVD drive power/open switch
• Touching the keyboard or touch pad
• Closing the display
z Do not change the Setup Utility until completing step 5. If you do so, Windows
setup may not operate properly.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
z The computer will restart after the setup is complete.
To go to the next step, wait until the hard disk drive indicator has turned
off.
CAUTION
z Do not turn off the computer until completing the first-time operation procedure.
z When you set date/time/time zone and click [Next], the screen may not go to the
next step for a few minutes. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad, and wait
until the screen changes.
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account].
CAUTION
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Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use the Windows
operation system. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.
Î Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”
3 Connect your computer to a power outlet.
4 Turn on the computer.
5 Setup Windows.
6 Create a new account.
7 Change the internal CD/DVD drive letter if necessary.
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