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 computer,
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
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-installed.
Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your com-
puter for a different system, you will find this manual refers to Micro-
soft Windows 11.
RAID Support
You need to setup RAID before installing your Windows operating
system (see
RAID Setup on page
4
Figure
1) to support the base of
5).
130 °
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 com-
mand in Windows (see below).
This will help prevent hard disk
or system problems.
1. Click the Start Menu icon
2. Click the Power item
.
3. Choose Shut down from the menu.
.