8 Using Your Computer for the First Time
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If the operating system is Windows 98, the computer turns off.
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If the operating system is Windows NT, you receive a shutdown message
and you must press the power button to turn off the computer.
ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface) mode
Your computer supports ACPI mode. If your operating system supports ACPI and
you want to shut down the computer just by pressing the power button, then follow
next steps to set the menu in Power Management Properties. Also see “Using
Power Management Options” on page 63 and the documentation accompanying
your operating system.
To set the menu;
1. Select Power Management Properties in Control Pannel.
2. Select the operations of power button.
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Standby mode: operates as Power On Suspend mode. (See ”Rest Mode” on
page 64 for more information.)
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Hibernate mode: operates as Save To Disk mode. Set Hibernate submenu to
enabled to use Hibernate mode. (See ”Rest Mode” on page 64 for more
information.)
In ACPI mode, if you want to power off the system by the
power button, press and hold the power button for over 4
seconds.
Restarting Your Computer
You may need to restart (reboot) your computer when installing hardware or
software or if the computer does not respond to your input. A warm (or soft) boot
prompts you to save your files, turns off the computer, and then restarts the
computer. A cold boot turns off the computer without saving your files.
To perform a warm (or soft) boot:
1. Click Start on the taskbar.
2. Click Shut Down.
3. Select the restart option.
