Starting And Stopping The Computer; Starting The Computer; Stopping The Computer - Getac V200 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 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 Standby/Sleep or Hibernation
mode:
To stop in this
mode...
Off
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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.
To start up or
resume again
Press the power
button.