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Getting Started
Setting up your computer
certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the computer.
CAUTION: Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or
subject it to sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can
damage computer components or cause your computer to
malfunction.
CAUTION: Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged
use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if
only one is used extensively. Overheating of a PC Card can
result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation.
Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used
for lengthy periods of time.
Setting up your computer
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 to a power source” on page 45.
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 using your computer, you may want to:
❖ Add more memory
❖ Connect a mouse
❖ Connect a full-size keyboard
❖ Connect an external monitor
❖
Connect a local printer