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Getting Started
Setting up your computer
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Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you
receive via diskette or email, or download from the
Internet.
Setting up your computer
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that
needs to be charged before you can use it.
To use external power or to charge the battery, you must
attach the AC adapter. See
page
46.
To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet
account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone
line. See
Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to:
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Add more memory
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Connect a mouse (see
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Connect a full-size keyboard (see
keyboard" on page
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Connect an external monitor (see
monitor" on page
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Connect a local printer (see
page
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Install PC Cards (see
Installing additional memory (optional)
Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of
today's popular applications. You may want to increase the
computer's memory if you use complex software or process
large amounts of data.
Additional memory comes in 256 MB modules. One memory
slot is available.
"Connecting the modem" on page
97)
45)
"Connecting to an AC outlet" on
"Connecting a mouse" on page
97)
"Using an external
"Connecting a printer" on
"Using PC Cards" on page
45.
"Connecting a
44)
99)