Acer TravelMate 720 User Guide - Page 15

POST Power On Self-Test routine executes and, computer then release it to turn on the power.

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Preface 3. Slide the display cover latch to the left to open the display. 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 the power, press the power switch for more than four seconds. If you are using Windows 98 or Windows NT, we recommend that you use the Shut Down command to turn off the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. xv

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Preface
xv
3.
Slide the display cover latch to the left to open the
display.
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 the power, press the power switch for
more than four seconds.
If you are using Windows 98 or
Windows NT, we recommend that you use the Shut Down
command to turn off the computer.
If you turn off the
computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two
seconds before powering up.