User's Manual

2-2 Operating Your Computer
Starting and Stopping the Computer
There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.
Starting the Computer
You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage device
such as the hard disk. The computer will automatically load the OS after you turn
it on. This process is called booting.
NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application
programs to run on. Your computer uses the Microsoft Windows operating
system.
Stopping the Computer
When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning off the
power or leaving the computer in Sleep or Hibernation mode:
To stop in this
mode...
Do this...
To start up or
resume again
Off
Click Start  Shut Down … This can prevent
loss of unsaved data or damage to your
software programs.
If the system is locked up because of
hardware or software problems, press the
power button to turn off the computer.
Press the power
button.