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Operation
This chapter contains information on how to use the UPS, including:
SUPS startup and shutdown
SControl panel and display functions
SRetrieving the Event Log
STransferring the UPS between modes
SSetting power strategy
SBehavior on overload
SConfiguring load segments, battery settings, and automatic restart
UPS Startup and Shutdown
NOTE: The 
button controls only the UPS output. The 
button has no effect on equipment connected to the UPS.
To start up or shut down the UPS, see:
S“Starting the UPS” on page 31
S“Starting the UPS on Battery” on page 32
S“UPS Shutdown” on page 32
Starting the UPS
To start the UPS:
1Verify that the UPS power cord is plugged in.
2Switch on utility power where the UPS is connected.
The UPS front panel display illuminates. The Dell startup screen changes to the UPS status summary screen. The UPS front panel display shows the Standby mode icon 
.
3Press the 
button on the UPS front panel.
After the startup is complete, the status icon changes to the appropriate icon based on the UPS operating mode (see Table 4 on page 36).
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