1 First things first - 13
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn the computer on, see
Turning on your computer on
page 38
.
To turn the computer off, do any of the following:
• Click on the
Windows Start
button, select
Power
>
Shut down
.
• Right-click the
Windows Start
button and then click
Shut down
.
If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t
want to completely shut it down, you can put it into Sleep by doing any
of the following:
• Press the
power
button on your computer.
• Press the
Windows
key or select the
Windows Start
button, select
Power
>
Sleep
.
• Right-click the
Windows Start
button >
Shut down or sign out
>
Sleep
.
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 heat, such as a radiator.
• Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or
above 50º C (122º F).
• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
• Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
Note
If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power
button 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.
