CHAPTER 1Getting StartedCongratulations on purchasing this industrial notebook computer.It’s rugged, compact, and portable design allows you to use it in thefield or inside a vehicle and other demanding situations whereconventional notebook computers just cannot measure up. It can alsoconnect with a docking station to extend the capabilities of input/outputdevices.This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up andrunning. You will find instructions for these procedures:z Unpackingz Connecting to AC powerz Opening the coverz Connecting the computer to the docking stationz Turning on the computerz Turning off the computerThen, you will find a section briefly introducing the externalcomponents of the computer. And the last section navigates you to theinformation you may need after the computer is ready for use.Getting Started 1-1