PrefacePrefacexviiiConnecting the NotebookConnecting the NotebookConnecting the computer is as easy is 1-2-3.1. Insert the battery pack into the batterycompartment and slide the batterycompartment cover in place. The battery packhas a pull loop at the end for easy removal.Note: When using a battery pack for the first time,fully recharge the battery, then disconnect theadapter to use up the battery before rechargingagain. You only need to do this once with a newbattery.2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-inport on the notebook’s rear panel and the otherend to a properly grounded power outlet.3. Slide the display cover latch to the left to openthe display. Then press the power switch toturn on the power. The POST (Power-On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows beginsloading.Note: To turn off the power, press the powerswitch for more than four seconds. If you areusing Windows 95, we recommend that you usethe Shutdown command to turn off the computer.If you turn off the computer and want to turn it onagain, wait at least 2 seconds before powering up.