•If the operating system is Windows 98/ Me, the computer turns off.
•If the operating system is Windows NT, you receive a shutdown message and you must press the power button to turn off the computer.
ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) mode
If your operating system supports ACPI and you want to shut down the computer just by pressing the power button, then follow next steps to set the menu in Power Management Properties. Also see “Using Power Management Options” on page 63 and the documentation accompanying your operating system.
To set the menu;
1.Select Power Management Properties in Control Pannel.
2.Select the operations of power button.
•Standby mode: operates as Power On Suspend mode. (See ”Rest Mode” on page 64 for more information.)
•Hibernate mode: operates as Save To Disk mode. Set Hibernate submenu to enabled to use Hibernate mode. (See ”Rest Mode” on page 64 for more information.)
Restarting Your Computer
You may need to restart (reboot) your computer when installing hardware or software or if the computer does not respond to your input. A warm (or soft) boot prompts you to save your files, turns off the computer, and then restarts the computer. A cold boot turns off the computer without saving your files.
To perform a warm (or soft) boot:
1.Click Start on the taskbar.
2.Click Shut Down.
3.Select the restart option.
4.Click OK or Yes.
5.Save your files if prompted. Your computer reboots.
8 Using Your Computer for the First Time