Starting Your Notebook
POWER ON
Suspend/Power On Button
The suspend/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have
connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power on your
notebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. If you need to
take an extended break, press the button again to turn it off.
Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or
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vibration, as you risk damaging the hard disk.
When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the
internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your computer emits
an audio warning and/or displays an error message.
Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating
system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook loads the
installed operating system.
Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an
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unrecoverable error may occur.
GETTING STARTED
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