Toshiba PORTEGE R500 Series, User Manual

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User’s Manual 1-7
PORTÉGÉ R500
Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will
then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring the power conditions
section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information.
1. Open the display panel.
2. Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds.
Turning on the power
Starting up for the first time
The Microsoft Windows Vista™ Startup Screen will be the first screen
displayed when you turn on the power. Follow the on-screen instructions on
each screen in order to properly install the operating system.
Turning off the power
The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down
(Boot) Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.
Shut Down mode (Boot Mode)
When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and
the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen the next time
it is turned on.
1. If you have entered data, either save it to the hard disk drive or to other
storage media.
2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the
CD/DVD or floppy diskette.
■
After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you
have set up the operating system. Please refer to the section Starting
up for the first time for more information.
■ Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup.
Power button
When it is displayed, be sure to read the
Software License Terms
carefully.