Starting up for the first time

Figure 3-5 Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Home Edition Start-up Screen Logo.

Follow the on-screen directions.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down (Boot), Hibernation or Standby 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) activity has stopped, then remove any CD/DVDs or diskette.

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

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Toshiba A60 user manual Starting up for the first time, Turning off the power, Shut Down mode Boot mode