Toshiba F50 user manual Starting up for the first time, Turning off the power, Shut Down Mode

Getting Started

1.Open the computer's display panel.

2.Press the computer's power button.

Power button

Figure 3-5 Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

The Microsoft Windows Vista® Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system.

When it is displayed, be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.

Shut Down Mode

When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system's main screen the next time it is turned on.

1.If you have entered data, either save it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media.

2.Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the CD/DVD or floppy diskette.

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