Panasonic CF-29 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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12 Getting StartedFirst-time Operation6 Turn your computer on.Slide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indi-cator turns on before releasing it.Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this willcause the power to be turned off forcibly.Do not slide the power switch repeatedly.Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds beforepowering it on again.4 Connect your computer to a power outlet.Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use operation.When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral de-vice except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.Handling the AC adaptorDo not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage theconnections.Use only the specified AC adaptor with your computer. Using an AC adaptorother than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cordfrom your AC wall outlet.Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder andlightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptiblepower source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the batterypack alone.Power Indicator5 Open the display.1 Pull the carrying handle forward.2 Press the latch as illustrated.3 Lift up the latch and open the display.Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The batterypack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.Also, the computer may not operate properly.Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated.3 Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place.4 Close the cover until it clicks into place.5 Lock the cover by sliding the latch to the left.Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. If you carry your computerwithout the latch lock in place, the battery pack may fall out.Before using the battery pack, carefully read “Precautions (Battery Pack)”( page 6-7).DC-IN JackDC IN 15.6 VDC PlugPower Switch34123LatchPOWER5CAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTION