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About Your Computer
About Windows
Turning Off the Computer
Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your GoBook MR-1.
To Turn off Your Computer
Select
Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn off
and follow the instructions on the screen, or press the power button
briefly.
WARNING
do not press and hold the power button to shut the notebook off as this may cause damage to the
system components
If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways to conserve power without shutting
down the system. See Power Management
and Battery Tips for details.
NOTE
If you are unable to shut down your computer normally, follow the instructions in Troubleshooting.
CAUTION
Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss.
Startup Problems?
If your computer does not startup properly, try these solutions first:
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Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery if it is not charged
NOTE
Push the DC jack firmly into the computer until it “clicks.”
If the AC adapter is connected and
functioning properly, the Power LED on the AC adapter should be lit as well as the External Power LED on
the GoBook MR-1.
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If the AC adapter is connected but the unit will still not turn on, make sure the electrical outlet
you are using is working
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Check to make sure the battery is installed and charged properly
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If the battery does not begin charging, perform the following:
1. Remove the battery
2. Connect the AC adapter
3. Turn on the computer by pressing the
Power Button
4. Reinstall the batter
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