HP 2855AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2898AP, 2895AP, 2892AP Turning Off the Notebook, Using the Notebook Safely

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Setting Up the Notebook

Turning Off the Notebook

Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the Windows shut down procedure provided below for your operating system. For information about using these procedures, refer in this guide to “Using This Guide,” “Paths.”

To shut down the notebook using a Windows shut down procedure:

■In Windows 2000 Professional:

1.Select Start > Shut Down.

2.Select and hold the down arrow beside the What Do You Want the Computer To Do drop-down list until Shut Down is displayed.

3.Select the OK button.

■In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Turn Off Computer button > Turn Off button.

If the notebook does not respond to a Windows shut down procedure, refer in this guide to Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” “Quick Solutions Checklist” section, “Is the Notebook Unresponsive?”

Using the Notebook Safely

To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm:

■Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector.

■Provide surge protection on the cable that connects the modem to the telephone line.

■During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.

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