Turning On Your Computer; Operating On Battery Power; The Battery Pack - Polaroid MID1002 User Manual

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may result in damage to your Intel Classmate PC - Convertible. Intel
Classmate PC - Convertible comes with its own AC adapter. Do not use
a different adapter to power the computer and other electrical
devices.
Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the Intel
Classmate PC - Convertible and an electrical outlet to recharge the
battery.
PC - Convertible while the hard disk is in use; doing so can result in loss
or destruction of your data. Always wait at least 5 seconds after
turning off your Intel Classmate PC - Convertible before turning it back
on; turning the power on and off in rapid succession can damage the
Intel Classmate PC - Convertible electrical circuitry.
Turning On Your Computer
Turn on your Intel Classmate PC - Convertible by pressing the power
button. Hold the button down for a second or two and release. The
Power-On Self Test (POST) runs automatically.
After the POST is completed, the computer reads the operating system
from the hard disk drive into computer memory (this is commonly
referred to as "booting" a computer). If your OS (Operating System such
as Windows 8.... Etc.) is installed, it should start automatically.
To turn the Intel Classmate PC - Convertible off, save your work and
close all open applications, Press on the power button to shut down your
computer.
Operating on Battery Power
Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets you
operate the computer without an external power source. When the
battery pack is fully charged, you can operate the computer under the
following conditions:
The battery pack initially has a full charge.
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No peripheral devices are installed.
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Do not use inferior extension cords as this
Never turn off or reset your Intel Classmate
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