Quick Start Guide

12 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide

Other Features

Remote Control Receiver - The remote control receiver (Commercial IR) allows you to control the media functions of

your computer from a distance when used with a compatible remote control (optional).

Caution: The sensor is not an 'full' IR port and can only receive signals from a remote control. It cannot be

used to communicate with other devices, such as mobile telephones.

Turning your Computer ON or OFF

Turning your Computer ON

1. First, switch ON any devices connected to your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button on

these devices.

2. Then switch ON your computer by pressing the main power button.

To share the family computer and have your own system settings every time you turn on the computer, you

can set up accounts for each user. You can access and modify your accounts at any time by clicking on Start

> Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. To learn more about user account

management, please see the section User Account Control on page 32.

Turning your Computer OFF

Make sure all applications are closed before you turn off your computer. Turning off your computer will ensure that a data is

saved and it will use as little power as possible (there may be a small power drain to charge batteries), however your

computer will take longer to start.

Once the computer has shut down, switch OFF all external devices (such as a printer or monitor) if they have a power button.

Sleep mode

Click on the Sleep button to save your session and put the computer in a low-power state so that you may quickly resume

working (see the Power Options section on page 13 for details).

Note: You may also put your computer into sleep mode without going to the Windows Start menu. Simply close all your

applications and press the power button.