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 respective modules 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 the power or leaving the computer in Standby or Hibernation mode:

To stop in	Do this…	To start up or
this mode…		resume again
Off	Follow the shutdown procedure of your	Press the power
	operating system. This can prevent loss of	button.
	unsaved data or damage to your software
	programs.
	If the system is locked up because of
	hardware or software problems, press the
	power button at least 4 seconds to turn off
	the computer.

Standby	Depending on your settings in Windows,	Press any key.
	you can place the computer in Standby
	mode by:
	• Closing the display cover
	• Pressing the power button
	• Pressing the sleep button (Fn +F10)

2-2	Operating Your Computer

MIL-BOOK 200 Series specifications

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TAG MIL-BOOK 200 Series manual Starting and Stopping the Computer, Starting the Computer

Models: MIL-BOOK 200 Series