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Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Startup Screen Logo.

Follow the on-screen directions.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of three modes: shut down (Boot) , hibernation mode or sleep mode.

Shut down mode (Boot mode)

When you turn off the power in shut down mode, no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.

1.If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a diskette.

2.Make sure all disk (disc) activities are terminated, then remove any CD/DVD or diskette.

Make sure the disk’s indicator is off. If you turn off the power while a disk(disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk (disc).

3.Click Windows Start button, point to , and then select Shut Down.4.Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.

Hibernation mode

The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on, the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices.

■While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the HDD/ODD/eSATA indicator to go out.

■Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode. Data will be lost.

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