Observing System Precautions - Intergraph TD-x20 Setup Manual

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To logoff, restart, or shut down the operating system:
1. Select Shut Down from the Start menu.
2. Perform one of the following steps, as appropriate:
- To logoff the operating system, select the "close all programs" option (if available),
and then select OK.
- To restart the system, select the restart option, and t hen select OK.
- To shut down the system, select the shutdown option, and then select OK.
After shutting down or logging off the operating system, turn off the power to the base unit
and monitor.
For more information on starting and stopping the operating system, refer to the operating
system documentation and Help.

Observing System Precautions

Observe the following precautions when using the system.
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When restarting the system, use the operating system controls instead of turning the
power switch off and on. Use the power switch only when instructed, or as the last
alternative for restarting the system.
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Never turn off power to the base unit when the disk access LED is on.
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After turning off power to the base unit, wait at least 30 seconds before turning the
power on again to ensure that the disk drives have stopped and the system to have
power-cycled properly.
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Run virus scan software periodically to ensure that your system's files and programs are
not corrupted.
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If you placed a desktop system in a vertical orientation, press the eject/load button to
open the CD-ROM drive tray. Extend at least three of the media tabs, so that when you
insert a compact disc it will not fall out. Refer to the following figure.