[. . . ] Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. [. . . ] Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and the other end into an AC outlet 3. Main unit Unidad principal Remote commander * Control remoto * AA batteries (2)* Baterías AA (2)* Press the power button until the power indicator turns on. The illustrations in this document may appear different from your model, depending on the country or area of your residency. You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Additional suggestions included: If your computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. If your computer is connected to an external display, such as a multimedia monitor, make sure the display is plugged into a power source and turned on. If your computer is starting from a floppy disk, eject the disk from the floppy disk drive (if applicable). If you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Your computer is equipped with VAIO Recovery, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software to original factory-installed settings. [. . . ] If your computer is starting from a floppy disk, eject the disk from the floppy disk drive (if applicable). If you notice condensation on your computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. [. . . ]