Elitegroup H70 - Manual (Page 34)

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Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the
computer and an electrical outlet to recharge the battery.
Never turn off or reset your comptuer while
the hard disk is in use; doing so can result in loss or destruction of
your data. Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off your
computer before turning it back on; turning the power on and off in
rapid succession can damage the computer’s electrical circuitry.
T URNING O N Y OUR C OMPUTER
Turn on your computer 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 computer 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:
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The battery pack initially has a full charge.
` 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.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
The battery pack should already be inserted in your computer
when you unpack it. If not inserted, follow these directions: