Using your notebook
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Switching off the notebook
► Shut down the operating system properly (e. g. Windows XP Home Edition by clicking Start
then Turn off Computer).
► If the notebook is not switched off automatically, press the ON/OFF switch for approx. five
seconds.
► Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
Status indicators
The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives and the
keyboard functions.
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The meanings of the symbols are as follows:
Power-on indicator
● The indicator lights up green: The power adapter is supplying power to the
notebook.
● The indicator flashes green: The power adapter is supplying power to the notebook
and the notebook is in the Standby mode.
● The indicator lights orange: The battery is supplying power to the notebook. The
capacity of the installed battery is low, however still sufficient to operate the
notebook.
● The indicator flashes orange: The battery is supplying power to the notebook. The
capacity of the installed battery is not sufficient to operate the notebook. The
notebook is in Standby mode. Connect the power adapter to the notebook.