Compaq 3500 - Manual (Page 16)

Getting Started 1-3
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Opening the Computer
Slide forward the display release latches on the left and right sides
of the display, then raise the display to a comfortable viewing
angle.
Turning On the Computer
Slide the power switch to turn on the computer. The
power/suspend light indicates the computer is on.
Setting Up the Software
When you begin software setup, online instructions guide you
through the setup process.
IMPORTANT: After you begin software setup, you must complete
the entire process, which may require up to 20 minutes. Make sure
the computer is plugged in for this process to ensure that software
setup is uninterrupted.
CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and ensure the correct
software drivers are installed:
■
Do not dock the computer in a docking station.
■
Do not turn off or unplug the computer or remove a drive during
software setup.
Operating the Computer During Setup
■ To move around the screen while making selections and
entering information:
❐ press the
Tab key,
❐ press the cursor (arrow) keys, or
❐ use the pointing device built into the computer keyboard.
■ To save your selections, press the
Enter key or press one of the
pointing device buttons below the computer keyboard.
■ To restore the screen if it is cleared by the screen saver during
a period of keyboard and pointing device inactivity, press th
e
Shift key.