Acer TravelMate 310 User Guide - Page 15

The POST Power On Self-Test routine

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310-e.book Page xv Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface 2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on the computer's rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet. 3. Open the display cover and slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer then release it to turn on the power. The POST (Power On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. Note: To turn off power, slide the power switch again. If you are using Windows 95 or higher version operating system, we recommend you use the Shutdown command to turn off the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least 2 seconds before powering up. xv

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Preface
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2.
Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on
the computer’s rear panel and the other end to a
properly grounded power outlet.
3.
Open the display cover and slide the power switch
towards the rear of the computer then release it to turn
on the power.
The POST (Power On Self-Test) routine
executes and Windows begins loading.
Note:
To turn off power, slide the power switch again.
If
you are using Windows 95 or higher version operating
system, we recommend you use the Shutdown command
to turn off the computer.
If you turn off the computer and
want to turn it on again, wait at least 2 seconds before
powering up.
310-e.book
Page xv
Tuesday, October 27, 1998
5:17 PM