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The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set
it to function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing
the power button mode, see “To change advanced power management
settings:” on page 121.
3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to set up your computer.
Waking up your notebook
When you have not used your notebook for several minutes, it enters a
power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator
flashes.
If your notebook is in Standby mode, “wake” it up by pressing the power
button. For more information on changing power-saving settings, see
“Changing power modes” on page 117.
Turning off your notebook
To turn off your notebook:
■ In Windows XP, click Start, then click Turn Off Computer, then click Turn
Off
.
- OR -
In Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, click
Start, then select
Shut Down. In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Shut Down, then
click
OK.
If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down
option in Windows to shut down your notebook, press and hold the
power button for about five seconds, then release it.
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