Getting Started

Start up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer's initial screen is the Windows® XP Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions. During setup, you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Be sure to read the Windows® Operating System End User License Agreement carefully.

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.

2.Make sure all disk (disc) activity has stopped, then remove the CD/ DVDs.

Make sure the Built-in HDD/ODD indicators are 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 Start and click Turn off Computer. From the Turn off Computer dialogue box, choose Turn Off.

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.

1. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to the Hard Disk Drive. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter before the save is completed. Wait for the Built-in Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out.

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

Benefits of Hibernation

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

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