IBM Aptiva 2198, Reference Manual

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Chapter 2. Operating your computer
This chapter provides information to help you in the day-to-day use of your
computer.
Important
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When the power cord is first plugged in, the computer might appear
to turn on for a few seconds, then turn off. This is a normal
sequence.
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The power switch will normally operate with a single touch.
However, in some circumstances the computer might not turn off
immediately. In this case, press and hold the power button for
approximately 4 seconds. The computer will then turn off.
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Always shut down the Windows operating system before turning off
the computer. Refer to your Windows operating system
documentation for the proper procedure to shut down your operating
system.
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Proper cooling is required for the reliable performance of internal
components. Do not operate your computer with the cover off.
Starting your computer
What you see and hear when you start up your computer depends on the
settings in the Start Options menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
For information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program, see
Chapter 4, “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 27.
The following briefly describes what happens when you turn on your
computer if the Configuration/Setup Utility settings are set to the factory
default settings:
1. The IBM logo screen appears.
2. The following message appears:
Press F1 for Configuration/Setup
Do not press F1 at this time.
3. A quick power-on self-test (POST) runs. If any errors are detected
during POST, one or more error codes are displayed, sometimes
accompanied by a series of beeps. If an error occurs, see Chapter 9,
“Troubleshooting” on page 93.
4. The Windows operating system starts from the hard disk.
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