1-6 Getting StartedTurning On and Off the ComputerTurning On1. Make sure that the computer is connected to AC power or battery is fullycharged.2. Open the top cover3. Press the power button ( ).4. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test(POST), and the operating system such as Windows should start.Turning OffTo turn off the computer power, use the “Shut Down” command of youroperating system.NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will beback to where you left off when you next turn on the computer. (See“Stopping the Computer” in Chapter 2 for information.)CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately afterturning it off, wait for at least five seconds. Turning the computer off andon rapidly can damage it.
