Toshiba M400 - Manual (Page 76)

3-12 User’s Manual
Getting Started
2. Slide and hold the computer’s power button.
Figure 3-8 Turning on the power
Starting up for the first time
The Microsoft Windows Vista TM 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.
Turning off the power
The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down
(Boot) Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.
Shut Down mode (Boot 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.
3. Click Start.
Power button
When it is displayed, be sure to read the Software License Terms
carefully.
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Make sure the HDD and Ultra Slim Bay’s module 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).
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Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could
cause loss of data.
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Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or
remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data
loss.