Turning Off The Notebook; Using The Notebook Safely - Compaq Presario,Presario 2857 Getting Started

Turning Off the Notebook

Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the
Windows shut down procedure provided below for your operating
system. For information about using these procedures, refer in
this guide to "Using This Guide," "Paths."
To shut down the notebook using a Windows shut down
procedure:
In Windows 2000 Professional:
1. Select Start > Shut Down.
2. Select and hold the down arrow beside the What Do You
3. Select the OK button.
In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select
Start > Turn Off Computer button > Turn Off button.
If the notebook does not respond to a Windows shut down
procedure, refer in this guide to Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting,"
"Quick Solutions Checklist" section, "Is the Notebook
Unresponsive?"

Using the Notebook Safely

To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be
caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm:
Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality
surge protector.
Provide surge protection on the cable that connects the
modem to the telephone line.
During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power
or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.
Getting Started
Want the Computer To Do drop-down list until Shut
Down is displayed.
Setting Up the Notebook
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