User`s guide

Turning on the TREK 2 Chapter One - Getting Started
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1. Plug the AC adapter’s connector into the DC-IN connector on the right side of
the computer.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to a wall outlet.
Connecting the AC Adapter
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The best kind of AC power source to connect your TREK 2 to is a UPS
(Uninterruptible Power Supply). Lacking this, use a power strip with a built-
in surge protector. Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in
damage to your TREK 2. The TREK 2 comes with its own AC adapter. Do not
use a different adapter to power the computer, and do not use the AC
adapter to power other electrical devices. Damage to the computer that is
directly caused by using a different power source will not be covered under
warranty.
Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the TREK 2 and an
electrical outlet to recharge the battery. Although not necessary, it is also a good
idea to protect the display panel by always lowering it when the TREK 2 is
powered off.
Turning on the TREK 2
Before turning on your computer, make sure you are familiar with its features. See
”Chapter Two - System Features” for more information.
Now that your TREK 2 is opened and connected to a power source, it’s time to
turn it on. Press the power button located above the system status indicator panel.
Hold the button down for a second or two and release.
The Power-On Self Test (POST) will run automatically. After the POST is
completed, the computer reads the operating system from the hard disk drive into
computer memory. This is commonly referred to as “booting” a computer.