User’s Manual 1-7
TECRA A10/S10/M10/SatellitePro S300
Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will 
then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition 
section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for more information.
1. Open the display panel.
2. Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds.
Figure 1-5 Turning on the power
Starting up for the first time
The Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen will be the first screen 
displayed when you turn on the power. Follow the on-screen instructions on 
each screen in order to properly install the operating system.
Turning off the power
The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down 
Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.
Shut Down Mode
When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and 
the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen the next time 
it is turned on.
1. If you have entered data, either save it to the hard disk drive or to other 
storage media.
2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the 
CD/DVD or floppy diskette.
■ After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you 
have set up the operating system. Please refer to the section Starting 
up for the first time for more information.
■ Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup.
Power button
When it is displayed, be sure to read the Software License Terms 
carefully.