Operating Your Computer 2-2Starting and Stopping the ComputerThere are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.Starting the ComputerYou always start the computer using the power button.A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on thestorage device such as the hard disk. The computer will automaticallyload 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 torun on. Your computer uses the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.Stopping the ComputerWhen you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turningoff the power or leaving the computer in Sleep/Standby or Hibernationmode:To stop inthis mode...Do this... To start up orresume againOff Follow the shutdown procedure of youroperating system. This can prevent lossof unsaved data or damage to yoursoftware programs.If the system is locked up because ofhardware or software problems, press thepower button to turn off the computer.Press the powerbutton.Sleep/StandbyDepending on your settings in Windows,you can place the computer in Sleep/Standby mode by: Closing the display cover Pressing the Fn+F12 hot key Pressing the power buttonPress the powerbutton.
