Turning on your notebook computer – Elitegroup G551 User Manual
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The best kind of AC power source to connect your
Notebook to is a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). Lacking this,
use a power strip with a built-in surge protector. Do not use inferior
extension cords as this may result in damage to your Notebook. The
Notebook comes with its own AC adapter. Do not use a different
adapter to power the computer and other electrical devices.
Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the Notebook and an
electrical outlet to recharge the battery.
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Never turn off or reset your Notebook while the hard disk
is in use and the HDD status icon is lit; doing so can result in loss or
destruction of your data. Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning
off your Notebook before turning it back on; turning the power on and
off in rapid succession can damage the Notebook’s electrical circuitry.
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Turn on your Notebook by pressing the power button. Hold the button
down for a second or two and release. The Power-On Self Test (POST)
runs automatically.
After the POST is completed, the computer reads the operating system
from the hard disk drive into computer memory (this is commonly referred to
as “booting” a computer). If your OS (Operating System such as Windows
ME, Windows 2000…. etc) is installed, it should start automatically.
To turn the Notebook off, save your work and close all open applications,
click on Start, then Shut Down and select Shut down the computer and
click "Yes" or press the power button for 4-6 seconds.
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