Basic Care And Tips For Using Your Computer; Turning Your Computer On And Off - Acer Aspire 1400 User Manual

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Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, open the display cover, and press the power switch above the
keyboard.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
Use the Windows shutdown command
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Click on Start, and select the Windows Turn Off command.
Use the power switch
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If you set the power switch to "Shut down" in the Power Options control panel,
you can use this button to turn off the computer. See Windows Help and
Support for details.
Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power
switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off
the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before
powering up.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of
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heat, such as a radiator.
Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 50°C
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(122°F).
Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
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Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
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Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
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Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration.
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Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.
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Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer.
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Do not slam the computer display when you close it.
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Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
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