Using Power and Power Management 4-3
Writer: Cheryl Love Saved by: Rebecca Wiggins Saved date: 08/12/97 10:00 AM
Part Number: 247738-002 File name: Ch04.doc
Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning the Computer On
After you have connected the computer to an external power
source or inserted a charged battery pack, turn on the computer by
sliding the power switch
t
o the right and releasing it. The
power/suspend light turns on.
Shutting Down the Computer
Follow these steps to shut down the computer:
1. Save your work and close applications.
2. Click the Start button.
3. Click Shut Down.
4. Click Yes to shut down the computer. (The computer
automatically turns power off when it is safe to do so.)
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn off the computer without shutting down
Windows, unless you experience a system lockup. If the system
stops responding (locks up), press
Ctrl+Alt+Del.
If the system does
not respond to
Ctrl+Alt+Del,
turn off the computer by sliding the
power switch to the right.
Wait about 10 seconds before turning
the computer on again.
When to Shut Down the Computer
Consider the following guidelines when deciding whether to shut
down the computer:
■
If you use the computer frequently during the day, you do not
have to shut it down; you can initiate Suspend to conserve
power.
■
If you will not be using the computer for long periods, such as
overnight, you may want to initiate Hibernation or shut down
the computer to conserve power.
■
If the computer has a fully charged battery pack, it can be left
in Suspend for up to a week. However, each additional
discharge/recharge cycle shortens the life of the battery pack.
■
If the computer will be disconnected from an external power
source for more than two weeks, shut down the computer and
remove the battery pack to reduce battery discharge and
extend the life of the battery pack.
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