User's Manual

User’s Manual 3-1
TECRA A2
Chapter 3
Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your
computer. It covers the following topics:
■ Setting up your work space — for your health and safety
■ Installing the battery pack
■ Connecting the AC adaptor
■ Opening the display
■ Turning on the power
■ Windows XP setup
■ Turning off the power
■ Restarting the computer
■ Creating recovery media
■ Restoring the preinstalled software from the HDD
■ Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery Media
Setting up your work space
Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your
computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in
discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or
other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the
computer’s operation. This section discusses the following topics:
■ General conditions
■ Placement of the computer
■ Seating and posture
■ Lighting
■ Work habits
Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This guide,
which is included with the computer, explains product liability.
All users should be sure to read the section Windows XP setup.