Gateway 310 S, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Getting Started
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Starting your computer
To start your computer:
1
Connect the cables to your computer using the setup poster.
2
Turn on your computer.
3
If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to set up your computer.
4
Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the
documentation that came with the device for setup instructions.
Turning off your computer
To turn off your computer:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Turn Off Computer
. The Turn Off Computer dialog box
opens.
2
Click
Turn Off
. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer.
Tips & Tricks When you turn off your computer, certain components in
the power supply and system board remain energized. In
order to remove all electrical power from your computer,
unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall
outlets. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and
modem cable when your computer will not be used for long
periods.
Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer
option in Windows to turn off your computer, press and
hold the power button for about five seconds, then
release it.