Starting And Stopping The Computer; Starting The Computer; Stopping The Computer - Getac A790 Operation 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; or from a CD disc if you have the
respective modules installed. 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. The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.

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 or Hibernation mode:
To stop in
this mode...
Off
Standby
2-2
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 Standby
mode by:
• Closing the display cover
• Pressing Fn+F12
• Pressing the power button
To start up or
resume again
Press the power
button.
Press any key.
Operating Your Computer