Dell Inspiron 500m - Manual (Page 42)

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NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network
cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms.
Line Conditioners
NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions.
Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or
file damage.
NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a UPS.
Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides surge
protection.
A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery
that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The
battery charges while AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for
information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by
Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft ® Windows ®
operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by pressing the power button.
NOTE: As an alternative to turning off your computer, you can set your computer to enter
standby or hibernate mode. For information about these power conservation modes, see the Tell
Me How help file. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 86.
1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then
click Turn Off Computer.
2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.
The computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes.
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