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
support the base of 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-in-
stalled. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configur-
ing your computer for a different system, you will find this
manual refers to Microsoft Windows 11.
RAID Support
You need to setup RAID before installing your Windows oper-
ating system
(RAID Setup on page
4
Figure
1) to
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 command in Windows (see be-
low). 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.
.