MSI S250 User Manual - Page 35

Turning On/Off the Notebook PC

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Turning On/Off the Notebook PC Now, when the AC adapter is connected, the Notebook PC is ready for use. Operating the Top Cover First, open the top cover by sliding the cover button on the front side of the computer, then lifting the top cover gently. Adjust the top cover to the optimal view position. Turning On the Computer 1. Make sure that the computer is connected to the AC power. 2. Press the power button ( ). Once pressed, the power button will light glittering White to indicate that the computer is turned on. 3. When the computer is turned on, it will first perform a series of diagnostic test that is called Power-On Self Test (POST). Then, the operating system (such as Microsoft Windows XP in this manual) should start. You can start working with your Notebook PC. Power-On Self Test The POST (Power-On Self Test) is a software controlled diagnostic 1-18

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Turning On/Off the Notebook PC
Now, when the AC adapter is connected, the Notebook PC is ready
for use.
y
Operating the Top Cover
First, open the top cover by sliding the cover button on the front side
of the computer, then lifting the top cover gently.
Adjust the top
cover to the optimal view position.
y
Turning On the Computer
1.
Make sure that the computer is connected to the AC power.
2.
Press the power button (
).
Once pressed, the power
button will light glittering White
to indicate that the computer is
turned on.
3.
When the computer is turned
on, it will first perform a series of diagnostic test that is called
Power-On Self Test (POST). Then, the operating system (such as
Microsoft Windows XP in this manual) should start.
You can start
working with your Notebook PC.
y
Power-On Self Test
The POST (Power-On Self Test) is a software controlled diagnostic