Starting And Stopping The Computer; Starting The Computer; Stopping The Computer - Getac P470 User Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Computer
There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.

Starting the Computer

You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the
storage device such as the hard disk. The computer will automatically
load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.
NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software
application programs to run on. Your computer uses the
Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.

Stopping the Computer

When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning
off the power or leaving the computer in Sleep or Hibernation mode:
To stop in
this mode...
Off
Sleep
Operating Your Computer
Do this...
Follow the shutdown procedure of your
operating system. This can prevent loss
of unsaved data or damage to your
software programs.
If the system is locked up because of
hardware or software problems, press the
power button to turn off the computer.
Depending on your settings in Windows,
you can place the computer in Sleep
mode by:
•
Closing the display cover
• Pressing the Fn+F12 hot key
To start up or
resume again
Press the power
button.
Press any key.
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