User’s Manual 3-1
Chapter 3
Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer. It
covers the following topics:
■ Connecting the AC adaptor
■ Opening the display
■ Turning on the power
■ Starting up for the first time
■ Turning off the power
■ Restarting the computer
■ System Recovery Options
■ Creating Recovery Media
■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive
■ Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media
■ All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time.
■ Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
for information on the safe and proper use of this computer. It is
intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a
notebook computer. By following the recommendations in it you may
reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your
hand, arms, shoulders or neck.