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Getting Started
Caring for your computer
If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the
computer plugged into a power source (even though the
computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. When the
main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged.
Guidelines for powering off the computer:
❖
If you have work in progress and if you are not connected
to a network, use the Hibernate command to save your
system settings to the hard disk so that, when you turn on
the computer again, you automatically return to where
you left off.
❖
To leave the computer off for a longer period, power
down the computer. The Windows
uses the Shut down command to power down the
computer if you are connected to a Windows
server (domain server) or the Turn Off command if you
are not.
❖
When the disk drive light on the system indicator panel is
on, don't turn off the power. Doing so may damage your
hard disk.
For more information, see
page
102.
Caring for your computer
This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your
computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For
information about taking care of your computer's battery, see
"Running the computer on battery power" on page
Cleaning the computer
To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel
and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your
®
XP operating system
"Powering down the computer" on
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network
121.
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