Elitegroup U10IL - Manual (Page 25)

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Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the
notebook and an electrical outlet to recharge the battery.
Never turn off or reset your
notebook while the hard disk is in use status icon is lit; doing
so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Always wait
at least 5 seconds after turning off your notebook before
turning it back on; turning the power on and off in rapid
succession can damage the notebook’s electrical circuitry.
Turning On Your Notebook Computer
Hold the button down for a second or two and release. The Power-
On Self Test (POST) runs automatically.
After the POST is completed, the computer reads the operating
system from the hard disk drive into computer memory (this is
commonly referred to as “booting” a computer). If your OS
(Operating System such as Windows XP…. etc) is installed, it
should start automatically.
To turn the notebook off, save your work and close all open
applications, click on Start, then Shut Down and select Shut
down the computer
and click "Yes" or press the power button for
4-6 seconds.
Operating on Battery Power
Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets
you operate the computer without an external power source.
When the battery pack is fully charged, you can operate the
computer under the following conditions:
¾ The battery pack initially has a full charge.
¾ No peripheral devices are installed.
Only use batteries that are
approved by an authorized dealer. All batteries are not the
same and therefore should not be treated as such. Using the
wrong battery could cause serious damage to your computer
and yourself through toxic emissions.
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used