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Default power settings, Turning the computer or display on or off, Using emergency shutdown procedures – HP Compaq Presario C310EU Notebook PC User Manual

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Default power settings

This section explains the default standby, hibernation, and shutdown procedures. For information about
changing the function of the power features on the computer, refer to "Power options."

The controls and lights discussed in this section are illustrated in "Power control and light locations."

Turning the computer or display on or off

Task

Procedure

Result

Turn on the computer.

Press the power button.

The power lights are turned on.

The operating system loads.

Shut down the
computer.

1.

Save your work and close all open
applications.

2.

Shut down the computer through the
operating system by selecting Start > Turn
Off Computer > Turn Off
.

NOTE

If the system is

unresponsive and you are unable to
shut down the computer with these
procedures, refer to "Using
emergency shutdown procedures."

The power lights are turned off.

The operating system shuts down.

The computer is turned off.

Turn off the display
while the power is on.

Close the computer.

Closing the computer activates the display switch,
which initiates standby.

Using emergency shutdown procedures

CAUTION

Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information.

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try
the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:

Press

ctrl+alt+delete

. Then, select Shut Down > Turn Off.

Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.

Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery pack.

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