User's Manual

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Operating Your Computer
Starting and Stopping the Computer
There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.
Starting the Computer
You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the
storage device such as the hard disk. The computer will automatically
load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.
NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application
programs to run on. Your computer uses the Microsoft Windows operating
system.
Stopping the Computer
When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning
off the power or leaving the computer in Standby/Sleep or Hibernation
mode:
To stop in this
mode...
Do this... To start up or
resume again
Off Follow the shutdown procedure of
your operating system. This can
prevent loss of unsaved data or
damage to your software programs.
If the system is locked up because of
hardware or software problems, press
the power button to turn off the
computer.
Press the power
button.
Standby/Slee
p
Depending on your settings in
Windows, you can place the
Press any key.