2-2 Using Your Computer
This chapter provides the information you need to start
using your computer.
Note: Check the additional documentation
that comes with your computer for information
about using your monitor, speakers, sound
board, graphics board, and any other devices
that you purchased (such as a fax/data/voice
modem).
Read Windows Help files for information about
using your mouse and customizing the settings.
System Operation
In this section, you can find the following information:
starting up and shutting down your system
setting the date and time
using system features such as the CD-ROM/DVD drive
using power management and security features.
Starting Up
Press the power button to start up your system. The power
lamp lights green to indicate that the system is on.
Several configuration messages appear on the screen at
startup. These messages are part of your system’s
Power-On Self-Test (POST). Your computer is checking your
hardware for any changes since the last startup. One beep
indicates that the system has successfully completed the
power-on test.
