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Starting your notebook

Starting your notebook

Warning

Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin.

Caution

Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

Tips & Tricks

For more information about changing the power button mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in the online User Guide.

To start your notebook:

1Slide the latch on the front of your notebook, then lift the LCD panel.

2Press the power button located above the keyboard.

Waking up your notebook

Tips & Tricks

For more information about Standby mode, see “Changing power modes” in the online User Guide.

3If you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your notebook.

When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes. If your notebook is in Standby mode, press the power button to “wake” it up.

Turning off your notebook

Important

To turn off your notebook:

If for some reason you cannot use the

1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog

Turn Off Computer option in Windows to

turn off your notebook, press and hold

box opens.

the power button for about five seconds,

then release it.

 

2Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.

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