Elitegroup G400 - Manual (Page 28)

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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 and the CD-ROM 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.
T URNING O N Y OUR N OTEBOOK C OMPUTER
Turn on your Notebook 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…. 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.
O PERATING ON B ATTERY P OWER
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:
^ The battery pack initially has a full charge.
^ No peripheral devices are installed.
^ The disk/CD-ROM drives run no more than 10% of the time.
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.