ASRock F24 manual Powering on the Notebook PC

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3 Getting Started

Powering ON the Notebook PC

The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.

NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC’s test routine and is not a problem with the display.

IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag.

IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss.

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Contents MultiBook F24 Table of Contents Using the Notebook PC Page Introducing the Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions Page Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PCTop Side Power DC Input Display Monitor Output Modem Port Front SideRear Side Hdmi Port Hdmi Kensington Lock PortRight Side Left SideUSB Ports 2.0/1.1 Sata Port E-SATA LAN Port Optical DriveGetting Started Power System Using AC PowerInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack Using Battery PowerTo install the battery pack To remove the battery pack Powering on the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Charging the Battery PackRestarting or Rebooting Power OptionsEmergency Shutdown Thermal Power Control Power Management ModesSleep and Hibernate Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot KeysColored Hot Keys Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad Microsoft Windows KeysKeyboard as Cursors Switches and Status Indicators SwitchesTouchpad Lock Switch Wireless SwitchStatus Indicators Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices ConnectionsUsing the Touchpad Pointing DeviceMoving The Cursor Scrolling on selected modelsMulti-touch Gesture Usage Caring for the Touchpad Automatic Touchpad DisablingHard Disk Drive Storage DevicesHard Disk Drive Compartment Installing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module Memory RAMOptical Drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Emergency eject Using the Optical DriveListening to Audio CD Flash Memory Card Reader Flash Memory Card ExamplesConnections Modem ConnectionNetwork Connection Ad-hoc mode Wireless LAN ConnectionInfrastructure mode Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a networkBluetooth Wireless Connection Turning on and Launching Bluetooth Utility