35Getting StartedSetting up your computerImportant information on your computer’s cooling fanYour computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU bydrawing outside air into the computer.Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequateventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turnedon or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if yourcomputer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following:❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,such as an electric blanket or heater.❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at thebase of the computer.❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using yourcomputer on a carpet or other soft material can block the ventslocated at the base of the computer.Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause systemfailure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resultingin serious injury.Read the “Provide adequate ventilation” section in the “InstructionManual for Safety and Comfort” that is shipped with yourcomputer.The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer.Setting up your computerTECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to andincluding “Setting up your software” on page 41 before addingexternal or internal components to your computer. Thesecomponents include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard,printer, and memory.Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs tobe charged before you can use it.To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach theAC adaptor. See “Connecting to a power source” on page 36.NOTE
