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Normal Operation
The CPU box can be turned off either by the vehicle ignition switch or by the power button located on the front panel. The CPU box can also be turned off with the Windows Shut Down process. Remember to save important information before turning the device off.
•If the CPU box is connected via the ignition and configured to be powered off by the ignition switch (see section 3, Ignition shut down preference setting is SHUTDOWN), rotate the car key it to OFF position. The device will automatically shut the Windows down when the Ignition shutdown
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•If the CPU box is not connected via the ignition and configured to power off only by the power button (see section 3, Ignition shut down preference setting is NONE), briefly press the Power button. The device will shut Windows down and power off.
•If the system does not respond, you can turn the device off by pressing and holding the power button for 6 seconds or more. To permit this option, Critical turn off parameter (see Section 3) setting should be ENABLE.
CAUTION: This method of hardware power off may damage your hard disk.
Extreme Shut Down
Certain extreme events may cause you device to power off, including ambient temperature outside the operating limits or discharged car battery.
Selecting desired notifications in the Agent Notification tab of the CPU Manager application (see Section 4) provides a notice if an extreme event should occur. In this case you should immediately save your data.
•Internal temperature drops below the low operational limit.
If during operation the ambient temperature exceeds the operating temperature range or internal temperature drops below the low operational limit for any reason, the CPU processor eventually powers off. A message ” CPU temperature is low. The system will shutdown in 3 minutes. Please save your work” will warn you about this event.
CAUTION: If extremely low temperature is the reason for the shut down, do not turn on the device until it heats up.