Getting Started 3

Power Options

The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiberna- tion modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel “Power Options.”

For other options, such as “Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down,” click the arrowhead next to the lock icon.

Restarting or Rebooting

After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, choose Restart.

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

Emergency Shutdown

In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC:

(1) Hold the power button

over 4 seconds, or

(2) Press the shutdown button

on the bottom.

TIP: Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button.

IMPORTANT! Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data.

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Asus E3101 user manual Power Options, Restarting or Rebooting, Emergency Shutdown