Acer 270 User Manual

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ivBasic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and offTo turn on the computer, simply slide and then release the powerswitch on the right side of your TravelMate. See page 3 for thelocation of the power switch.To turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandFor Windows 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shutdown; then click on OK.- or -For Windows XP: Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then clickTurn Off.• Use the power switchNote: You can also use the power switch to perform powermanagement functions. See Windows help for more information.• Use the customized functions for power managementYou can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover,or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn-F4).Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press andhold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut downthe computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it onagain, wait at least two seconds before powering up.Taking care of your computerYour computer will serve you well if you take care of it.• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place itnear sources of heat, such as a radiator.• Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) orabove 50ºC (122ºF).• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.