Gericom Notebook Computer User Manual page 24

Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the
Notebook and an electrical outlet to recharge the battery.
Notebook while the hard disk is in use and the CD-ROM status
icon is lit; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your
data. Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off your
Notebook before turning it back on; turning the power on and
off in rapid succession can damage the Notebook's electrical
circuitry.
Turning On Your Notebook Computer
Turn on your Notebook by pressing the power button. Hold the
button down for a second or two and release. The Power-On Self
Test (POST) runs automatically.
After the POST is completed, the computer reads the operating
system from the hard disk drive into computer memory (this is
commonly referred to as "booting" a computer). If your OS
(Operating System such as Windows Vista.... etc) is installed, it
should start automatically.
To turn the Notebook off, save your work and close all open
applications, click on Start, then Shut Down and select Shut
down the computer and click "Yes" or press the power button for
4-6 seconds.
Operating on Battery Power
Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets
you operate the computer without an external power source.
When the battery pack is fully charged, you can operate the
computer under the following conditions:
•
The battery pack initially has a full charge.
•
No peripheral devices are installed.
•
The disk/CD-ROM drives run no more than 10% of the time.
approved by an authorized dealer. All batteries are not the
same and therefore should not be treated as such. Using the
wrong battery could cause serious damage to your computer
and yourself through toxic emissions.
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Never turn off or reset your
Only use batteries that are