Controlling the Computer Power
Starting the Computer
Note:
• Starting (or “booting”) the computer is the process of loading the operating
system (OS) from a storage device such as a hard disk.
• An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs
to run on. The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
Your computer is designed to use Windows XP as the operating system.
To start the computer, press the power button on top of the LCD. You can also
press the
PC
button on the remote control.
The Power indicator will turn green and Windows XP will start up.
Turning Off the Computer
To turn off the computer, click
Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.
You
can also press the power button to turn off the computer.
Note: If the system is locked up because of hardware or software problems,
press and hold the power button on top of the computer for 4 or more seconds
to turn off the computer.
When you turn off the computer, the Power indicator will turn from green
to red meaning that the system is off.
Power Options
Windows XP allows your system to enter Stand By and Hibernation modes.
You can configure power settings by clicking
Start > Settings > Control Panel
> Power Options.
Stand By
Stand By mode in Windows XP is useful for saving power during short
absences away from the computer. The operating system and any open applica-
tions are stored in RAM while the remaining parts of the computer are powered
down. Resuming from Stand By is a quick process as the operating system and
applications are already in memory.
You can set up a timer so that the computer will automatically enter Stand By
mode when it has been idle for a specified time period. You can also manually
initiate Stand By using one of the following methods:
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