Getting Started 1-151.8 Starting the SystemFigure 1-7 shows the location of the power on/off switch ( ). Press thistoggle switch to turn the notebook on and off. The power indicator (a greenLED found to the left of the power switch) lights up when you turn on thenotebook.Figure 1-7 Turning On the PowerThe notebook runs a series of power-on self-tests (POST) and displaysPOST messages. Next, copyright and other messages appear on thescreen followed by the DOS prompt or Windows 95 loading if it is installed.If you get an error message or the DOS prompt does not appear, seeChapter 6 for assistance.Avoid turning the notebook on and off in intervals of less thanfive seconds between power on and off, as this may damageyour hard disk drive.
