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Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down
3
Log on to Windows.
After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator
has turned off, select the user and
input the password, then select . Until the correct password is entered, the computer
will not operate.
4
Select your application.
You are able to start working on your computer.
The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch
pad, the touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain
interval of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off. The LCD
will resume operation when the touch pad, the touchscreen or an external mouse
(when one is connected) is used or a key is pressed.
The power to the LCD may be turned off even when an application software is being
installed. In this case, because it is conceivable that a selection dialog box will be
shown, do not press
Space
or
Enter
to attempt to resume from this condition
as doing so may trigger a selection, but instead, press a key unrelated to the direct
triggering of a selection, like
Ctrl
.
In addition, when the computer is left alone, it automatically enters the standby or
hibernation mode. The computer will resume by pressing the power switch. (
“Standby/Hibernation Functions”)
NOTE
If the screen on the left is displayed immediately after you turn
on the power...
A password has been set to ensure the computer’s security.
Enter your password*
1
and press
Enter
. (
“Security Measures”)
When the correct password is input, the computer will start.
When three incorrect password attempts or nothing is input for one minute, the com-
puter will power off.
*
1
• Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password).
• The
Esc
“clear” function during input doesn’t work.
If you make an input mistake, use the
.
After you press the
Esc
and enter the password, the Boot Menu may be displayed.
(
“Setup Utility”)