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Connecting the AC adapter
You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s battery. 
The battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the 
AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Allow 24 hours for the battery 
to fully charge.
To connect the AC adapter:
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
ImportantIf the battery is not fully charged before you use your 
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2Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.
3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
The battery charge indicator turns on (see “Status indicators” on page 27 
for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge 
indicator does not turn on, unplug the adapter from your notebook, then 
plug it back in.
4When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn your 
notebook off and leave your notebook connected to AC...

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Protecting from power source problems
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook 
can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. 
Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge 
protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your 
notebook.
WarningHigh voltages can enter your notebook through both the 
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Starting your notebook
To start your notebook:
1Press the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel.
2Press the power button located above the keyboard.
The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set it 
to function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing the 
power button mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 176.
3If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen...

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Turning off your notebook
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Waking up your notebook
When you do not use your notebook for several minutes, or if you close the 
LCD panel without turning your notebook off, it may enter a power-saving 
mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes.
If your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to “wake” it up. 
For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing power 
settings” on page 176.
Turning off your notebook
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Restarting (rebooting) your 
notebook
If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may 
have to close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive 
programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have 
to restart (reboot) your notebook.
To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:
1Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. A window opens that lets you close a program that 
is not responding.
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Status indicators
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Status indicators
Status indicators inform you of the power status, when a drive is being used 
or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
Indicator Icon Description
Battery charge The LED shows the battery activity and status.
■LED blue - battery is fully charged.■LED purple - battery is charging.■LED blinking red - battery charge is very low.■LED solid red - battery is malfunctioning.
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modular driveThe modular drive is in use.
Right-side 
modular driveThe modular drive is in use.
Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on.
Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key 
combinations” on page 31.
Pad Lock Numeric keypad is turned on.
Indicator Icon Description
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Using the keyboard
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Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop 
computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, 
including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for specific system 
operations.
You can attach an external keyboard to your notebook using a USB port. You 
do not need to shut down your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. You can 
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Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific 
actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination 
with another key.
Key type Icon Description
Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in 
programs. For example, pressing 
F1 may open help.
Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. 
See the program documentation to find out more about the 
function...