Turning on your notebook computer – Elitegroup G900 User Manual User Manual
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The best kind of AC power source to connect your
Notebook to is a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).
Lacking this, use a power strip with a built-in surge protector. 
Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in 
damage to your Notebook. The Notebook comes with its own 
AC adapter. Do not use a different adapter to power the 
computer and other electrical devices. 
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 and the HDD 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
Turn on your Notebook by pressing the power button. Hold the button 
down for a 1 or 2 secon 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 select the “Turn off the computer”. A selection box 
will be displayed and click on the “Turn Off” button to shut down your 
computer. 
When your computer hangs up, press the power
button for 4-6 seconds to shut down the computer.
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