Packard Bell F10 manual Ge T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R C O M P U T E R, Forced Shutdown

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GE T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R C O M P U T E R

Your computer benefits from a compact design that provides all the features you need in a portable system.

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Turning your Computer On and Off

Turning your Computer On

1.Turn on any devices connected to your computer (e.g. printer).

2.Press the power button to turn your computer on (see page 8).

Turning your Computer Off

1.Press the power button to turn your computer off.

2.Turn off any devices connected to your computer.

To avoid risk of loss of data, be sure to save your work and close all applications before turning your computer off.

Forced Shutdown

If your computer doesn’t respond perform a Forced Shutdown by holding the power button in place until all of the LEDs turn off (typically 6 or more seconds). Wait roughly 30 seconds before turning your computer on again.

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Contents Page Copyright Notice QU I C K SE T U PGuide Thank you for purchasing a Packard Bell computer IM P O R T a N T in F O R M a T I O NPackard Bell Website Packard Bell Support FreeDOS Operating SystemForced Shutdown GE T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R C O M P U T E RTurning your Computer On and Off External Features Communication Ports PrecautionsExpansion Ports Display and Audio PortsPower Button Wifi ButtonControl Panel ECO ButtonFunction Keys Keyboard panel includes the following featuresKeyboard Panel Optical Drive TouchpadTouchpad Tips Drive busy lamp optional Lights whenPrecautions Safety Precautions Safety and ComfortHealth Precautions CO M P U T E R BA S I C SConnecting the AC Adapter Power SupplyAC Power Adapter Battery Life Battery PowerExtending Battery Life Handling the BatteryDisposing of the Battery If the battery leaksCmos Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Battery Changing the BatteryUpgrading Your Computer First Steps on the NET Wi-FiGet Connected CableAccess point or router Installation Speed and SimplicityWireless Receiver Diagram of a network using a routerPackard Bell Website Surf the NetYour Operating System HE L P D E S KSafe Computing SecurityWhat is Spyware? What is a Personal Firewall?Tips to Avoid Viruses Beware of e-mail attachmentsHow Do I Know when my Computer Is at Risk? Top Troubleshooting CasesDiagnose & Repair Download and Run anti-spy ToolsHelpdesk My Keyboard Does Not Work Miscellaneous TroubleshootingDisplay Is Not Centred or Gets Wavy Upon Startup, My Computer Emits a Continuous Beeping SoundYou Cannot Connect to the Internet My Computer Has no SoundInternet You Cannot Send or Receive E-mails You are using a DSL or cable connectionPrinter My Printer Does not WorkAdditional Software Adding SoftwareSoftware PA C K a R D be L L LI M I T E D WA R R a N T Y Specifically for Liquid Crystal Display LCD screens Type Faulty ClusterSpecifically for batteries Limitation of Liability Service & Support Intervention RE G U L a T O R Y in F O R M a T I O N Power Cables Power SupplyBuilding Supply BABT’s Apparatus ApprovalQuick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Internet D EControl devices MicrophoneSupport SecurityUpgrading Viruses