First things first - 7
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer off
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
• Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the
Windows
key
or select the
Windows Start button
, select
Power
>
Shut down
.
• Right-click the
Windows Start button
>
Shut down or sign
out
>
Shut down
.
If you need to power down the computer for a short while,
but don’t want to completely shut it down, you can put it to
Sleep
by doing any of the following:
• Press the power button.
• Press the sleep hotkey.
• Press the
Windows key
or select the
Windows Start
button
, select
Power
>
Sleep
.
• Right-click the
Windows Start button
>
Shut down or sign
out
>
Sleep
.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
• Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer-
approved adapter to power your device.
• 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 0º C
(32º F) or above 50º C (122º F).
• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
Note
If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the
power button for up to ten 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.
