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Basic care and tips for using your computer

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Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button 

on the top left of your TravelMate. See page 3 for the location of the 

power switch.

To turn the power off, do any of the following:

Use the Windows shutdown command

For Windows 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut 

down; then click on OK.

  or   

For Windows XP: Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click 

Turn Off.

Use the power switch

Note: You can also use the power switch to perform power 

management functions. See Windows help for more information.

Use the customized functions for power management

You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, 

or by pressing the sleep hot key (Fn F4). 

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and 

hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down 

the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on 

again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it 

near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C (32 F) or 

above 50 C (122 F).

Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.