Using The Computer; The Power Sources; Turning On The Computer - Prestigio Visconte 125W User Manual

Using The Computer

The Power Sources

The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack.
AC Adapter
Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC adapter will damage the computer and its
components.
1. Attach the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the right of the computer.
2. Plug the AC power cord into an outlet, then connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
3. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle.
4. Press the power button to turn "on" .
Power Button as Standby or Hibernate Button
If you are using a fully ACPI-compliant OS, (such as Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows XP)
you can use the OS's "Power Options" control panel to set the power button to send the system into
Standby or Hibernate mode.
Battery
The battery allows you to use your notebook computer while you are on the road or an electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery
life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let the battery discharge
completely before recharging.
We recommend that you do not remove the battery.
Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter
The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet. If the
computer is powered on, and in use, it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off
but plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less.
Proper handling of the Battery Pack
• DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances
• DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode
• DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other
Battery Removal
We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. Please consult your service
representative should you need to remove the battery for any reason.
Low Battery Warning
When the battery is critically low, immediately connect the AC adapter to the computer or save
your work, otherwise, the unsaved data will be lost when the power is depleted.

Turning on the Computer

Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the power button on the front panel.
When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Standby/Hibernate/Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed
for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down). Use Power
Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature.
Shutdown
Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down/Turn Off Computer
command from the Start menu in Windows. This will help prevent hard disk or system problems.
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