Starting and Stopping the Computer
There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.
Starting the Computer
You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage device such as the hard disk; or from a floppy disk or CD if you have the docking station installed. The computer will automatically load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.
NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
Stopping the Computer
When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning off power or leaving the computer in Standby or Suspend mode:
To stop in | Do this … | To start up or |
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Off | Follow the shutdown procedure of your | Press the power |
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Standby | Depending on your settings in Windows, | Press any key or |
| you can place the computer in Standby | Open Lid. |
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| ∙ Closing the display cover |
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| ∙ Pressing the power button |
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| ∙ Pressing Fn+F10 |
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Operating Your Computer |
