Compaq 307502-001 - Manual (Page 15)

1–8 Getting Started
Setting Up the Notebook
Turning Off the Notebook
Turn off the notebook by using the Windows shutdown
procedure: Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.
If the notebook does not respond to the Windows shutdown
procedure, try the following emergency shutdown procedures:
■ Press and hold down the power button for at least 5 seconds.
■ If the notebook remains unresponsive, press Fn +power
button.
■ If the notebook still remains unresponsive, disconnect the
notebook from external power and remove the battery pack.
Protecting the Notebook from
Power Surges
To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be
caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm:
■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality
surge protector.
■ Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem
to the telephone line.
■ During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power
or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.
Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics
retailers.
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