Operation Manual

1 First things first - 13
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn the computer on, see Turning on your computer on
page 38.
To turn the computer off, do any of the following:
• Click on the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down.
• Right-click the Windows Start button and then click Shut down.
If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t
want to completely shut it down, you can put it into Sleep by doing any
of the following:
• Press the power button on your computer.
•Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select
Power > Sleep.
• Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out >
Sleep.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near
sources of heat, such as a radiator.
• Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or
above 50º C (122º F).
• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
• Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
Note
If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power
button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off
the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before
powering up.