16Getting StartedFirst-time Operation1 Set your computer to the Cradle.l Set the computer to the cradle, and connect the external keyboard and mouse to thecradle.l Connect the AC adaptor to the Cradle and a power outlet.The battery charging starts automatically.CAUTIONl Do not remove the computer from the Cradle until the “First-time Operation” procedure iscompleted.l When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device exceptthe battery pack, Cradle, keyboard, mouse and AC adaptor.l Handling the AC adaptor Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and lightning.Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible power source (UPS) ishighly recommended unless running from the battery pack alone.NOTEl After Windows setup, alternatively you can use without Cradle.In that case, connect your computer to a power outlet.The battery charging starts automatically.2 Turn on the computer.Press the power switch (A).The power indicator lights.CAUTIONl Do not press the power switch repeatedly.l The computer will be forcibly turned off if you press and hold the power switch for 4seconds or longer.l Once you turn off the computer, wait for 10 seconds or more before you turn on thecomputer again.l Do not perform the following operation until the drive indicator turns off. Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor Pressing the power switch Touching the screen, external keyboard or external mousel When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent overheating ofthe CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If thecomputer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support.l Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until the “First-time Operation” procedure is completed.3 Select language.Select language and OS (32-bit or 64-bit).CAUTIONl Carefully choose your language because you cannot change it later. If you seta wrong language, you need to reinstall Windows. Setting up the computerA