User Manual

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TURNING ON YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
Turn on your Notebook by pressing the power button. Hold the
button down for a second or two and release. The Power-On Self
Test (POST) runs 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). If your OS
(Operating System such as Windows XP…. etc) is installed, it
should start automatically.
To turn the Notebook off, save your work and close all open
applications, click on Start, then Shut Down and select Shut
down the computer and click "Yes" or press the power button for
4-6 seconds.
OPERATING ON BATTERY POWER
Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets
you operate the computer without an external power source.
When the battery pack is fully charged, you can operate the
computer under the following conditions:
• The battery pack initially has a full charge.
• No peripheral devices are installed.
• The disk/CD-ROM drives run no more than 10% of the time.
Only use batteries that are approved by an
authorized dealer. All batteries are not the same and therefore
should not be treated as such. Using the wrong battery could cause
serious damage to your computer and yourself through toxic
emissions.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
The battery pack should already be inserted in your Notebook
computer when you unpack it. If not inserted, follow these
directions:
1. Turn over the notebook with the front of the unit facing you
and place it on a solid, flat surface.
2. Angle the battery into the bay. The front edge of the battery
should slide into the grooves in the system case.