User Manual Owner manual

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Operation Chapter 3
4. Apply power to the computer.
AC powered models: Plug the AC power cord into a power source or wall
outlet.
DC powered models: Apply 18…32V DC power to the computer.
5. Press the computer’s power switch.
See Hardware Features
on page 13 for power switch location.
The computer performs certain actions when it is started or reset. See Restart the
Computer on page 41 for what is done.
If your system does not start or you notice other anomalies, refer to the System
Troubleshooting starting on page 89.
Restart the Computer
Use any of the following methods to restart your computer.
• From the Start menu, choose Restart.
• Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete on an attached keyboard and click Restart.
• Use AMT commands (only for Tier 3 computers; see page 11
to see if your
computer qualifies and page 74
for more about AMT configuration).
During a restart, the computer does the following:
• Clears the RAM.
• Starts the POST.
• Initializes peripheral devices such as drives and printers.
• Loads the operating system.
Use the computer display to view the progress of the POST, the initialization of
accessory devices, and the start-up dialogs for the operating system that is installed.
Shut Down the Computer
Use either of the following methods to shut down the computer.
SHOCK HAZARD: Connect the AC power cord to a power source with an
earth ground. Failure to follow this warning can result in electrical shock.
Method Actions
Windows OS With an attached mouse and keyboard, do one of the following.
• Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and click Shut Down.
• From the Start menu, click or choose Shut Down from the pull-down menu.
Power switch Momentarily press the power switch to shut down the computer. See Hardware
Features on page 13 for the power switch location.