Compaq 310200-001 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 16

Setting Up the Software, Opening the Computer, Operating the Computer During Setup

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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: s Do not dock the computer in a docking station. s Do not turn off or unplug the computer or remove a drive during software setup. Operating the Computer During Setup s To move around the screen while making selections and entering information: Ë press the Tab key, Ë press the cursor (arrow) keys, or Ë use the pointing device built into the computer keyboard. s To save your selections, press the Enter key or press one of the pointing device buttons below the computer keyboard. s To restore the screen if it is cleared by the screen saver during a period of keyboard and pointing device inactivity, press the Shift key. Getting Started 1-3 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 3:50 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch01.doc

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Getting Started
1-3
Writer: Lorise Fazio
Saved by: J Abercrombie
Saved date: 12/08/98 3:50 PM
Part Number: 310296-002
File name: Ch01.doc
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.