Recharging the battery takes about 3 hours with the computer turned on, and about 2 hours when it is turned off. While it recharges, the charge indicator light is orange. When the battery is fully charged, it is green.

Turning the Computer On and Off

The on/off button is beneath the screen on your right.

Press the button to turn on the computer. As the computer starts, it does a complete self test of its circuits and drives.

To turn the computer off, press and hold the button for two seconds. Be sure to save your work before you turn off the computer.

Checking the Indicator Lights

The indicator lights above the keyboard give you information about your computer.

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