Elitegroup A980 User Manual

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Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the DeskNote and an electrical outlet to
recharge the battery.

Never turn off or reset your DeskNote 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 DeskNote before
turning it back on; turning the power on and off in rapid succession can
damage the DeskNote’s electrical circuitry.

Turning On Your DeskNote Computer

Turn on your DeskNote by pressing the power button. 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, Windows 2000… . etc) is installed, it should start
automatically.

To turn the DeskNote 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.