18Getting StartedTurning On / Turning OffTurning OnPress and hold the power switch (è page 12) until the power indicator (èpage 12) lights.NOTEl Do not press the power switch repeatedly.l The computer will forcibly be turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer.l Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on the computer again.l Do not perform the following operation until the drive indicator turns off.• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor• Pressing the power switch• Touching the keyboard, touch pad, screen or external mouse• Closing the display• Turn on/off the wireless switchTurning OffA Shut down the computer.1. Display “Charm” and click .2. Click [Power] - [Shut down].Click (Start) - [Shutdown].NOTElTo turn off the computer, proceed as follows.A Display “Charm” and click - [Change PC settings] - [General].B Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”C Click [Turn off your PC].Precautions against Starting Up/Shutting Downl Do not do the following• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor• Pressing the power switch• Touching the keyboard, touch pad, screen or external mouse• Closing the display• Turn on/off the wireless switchNOTEl To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.• The screen automatically turns off after :10 minutes (when AC adaptor is connected) of inactivity5 minutes (when operating on battery power) of inactivity• The computer automatically enters sleep *1 after :30 minutes / 20 minutes (when AC adaptor is connected) of inactivity15 minutes (when operating on battery power) of inactivity*1 Refer to Reference Manual “Sleep and Hibernation Functions” about resuming from sleep.