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Basic care and tips for using your computer, Turning your computer on and off - windows 8

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iv First things first Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button in the right-hand hinge. Please refer to the setup poster for the location of the power button. To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or above 50º C (122º F). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it. • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull

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First things first
iv
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button in the
right-hand hinge. Please refer to the
setup poster
for the location of the power
button.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
•
Use the Windows shutdown command
Click on
Start
then click on
Shut Down
.
•
Use the power button
Note:
If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and
hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down
the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on
again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
•
Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources
of heat, such as a radiator.
•
Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or above
50º C (122º F).
•
Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
•
Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
•
Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
•
Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
•
Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.
•
Never place objects on top of the computer.
•
Do not slam the computer display when you close it.
•
Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
•
Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
•
Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.
•
When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull