EUROCOM LP300 Owner's Manual

Notice

The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any s ubsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication. This publication and any accompanying software may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, translated, transmitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor, manufacturer or creators of this publication, except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes. Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.

Preface

©March 2002

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Trademarks

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor-

poration.

Federal Communications Co mmission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the e quipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re orient or rel ocat e the re cei vi ng an ten n a.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the rec eiv er is con n ected .

• Consult the service repr esentative or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Warning

Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric s hock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

CAUTION

Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment.

USE THE APPROPRIATE 26AGW TELEPHONE

LINE CORD

IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. En voici quelquesunes:

1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau,, p.ex., près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près d’une piscine.

2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un appareil sans fil) pendant un orage électrique. Ceci peut présenter un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre.

3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler une fuite de gaz s’il est situ é p rè s de la f uite.

4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type de piles indiqués dans ce manuel. Ne pas jeter les piles dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux règlements pertinents quant à l’émination des piles.

ATTENTION

Débranchez toujours toutes les lignes téléphoniques des prises murales avant de réparer ou de démonter cet équipement.

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UTILISEZ LE CORDON DE TÉLÉPHONE 26AGW

APPROPRIÉ

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Instructions for Care and Operation

The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To ensure that does not happen, follow these suggestions:

1. Don’t drop it. Make sure it’s on a stable s urf ace. If the computer fa lls, the ca se and ot her compone nts could be damage d. Do not expose it to any shock or vibration.

2. Don’t overheat it. Keep th e compu ter and po w er s upply away from any k ind of heating elemen t. Keep the computer out of direct sunlight. Don’t store or use the computer in a humid environment . D o not place th e c om puter on an y su rf ac e w hich will block the vents.

3. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. Th es e can h inder proper perf ormance and damage your data.

4. Keep it dry . This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid ge ts int o it , the c om puter could be badly d am aged. Do not leav e it in a place where foreign ma tter or moistu re m ay affect the system.

5. Follow the proper working procedures for computer. Shut- down the computer properly, and close all programs (don’t forget to save yo ur w ork). Do no t turn off any peripheral devices when the com puter is on. Do not disassemble th e co mputer by yourself. Remember to periodi cally save your d ata as dat a may be lost if the bat t ery is depleted. Pe rf orm routine m aintenan c e on your computer.

6. Take care when using peripheral devices. Use onl y approved brands of peripheral devices. Unplug the power cord before attac hing any pe ripheral devic e.

7. Do not place anything heavy on the computer.

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Power Safety

The computer has specific power requirements:

• Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer.

• Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a s teady, uninterrupted powe r supp ly. If you are unsu re of your local power specifications, consult your service representative or local power company.

• The power adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong grounded plug. The third prong is an important safety feature; do not defeat its purpose. If you do not have access to a compatible outlet, have a qualified electricia n install one.

• When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconne ct it by the plug head, not by its wire.

• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the con nected devices.

• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter or car adapter).

• Do not plug in the power cord if you are wet.

• Do not use the power cord if it is broken.

• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

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Servicing

Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. T hen refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:

• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.

• If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids.

• If the computer does not work normall y when you fol low the operati ng instructions.

• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch t he poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).

• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.

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Cleaning

Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer, use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatil e (petroleum dis tillates) or abras ive cleaners on any part of the computer.

Contents

Notice .............................................................................................. I

Trademarks ..................................................................................... II

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .............III

Instruc t io n s for Car e a n d Ope ration ........................................... ...VI

Power Safety ..............................................................................VIII

Servicing ........................................................................................IX

Cleaning .........................................................................................X

Introduction ...........................................1-1

Overview ......................................................................................1-1

In the Box ...................... ................................ ............................... 1 -2

The Manual ..................................................................................1-3

Advanced Users ............................................................................1-3

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users .......................................1-3

Warnin g Bo x e s ...... .......................... .............................................1-4

Not Incl u d e d ...... .......................... ................................ .................1 -5

System Software ...........................................................................1-5

Quick Start Guide .........................................................................1-6

System Ma p ........ .......................... .......................... ......................1-7

Gettin g To Kno w Your Computer ...............................................1-7

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Front View ...................................................................................1-8

LCD Panel ...................................................................................1-9

Power But t o n ................... ........................... .......................... ....... 1- 9

Set Button .... .............. ..................... .......................... .................1-10

Scroll Buttons ............................................................................ 1-10

LED Status Indicators ...............................................................1-10

Device Bay Le f t & Right ......... ......... .................... .....................1-11

Infrared Re ceiver .......................... .......................... ................... 1-1 1

Stereo S p ea k e r s ...................... ........................... .................... .....1-11

Left View ...................................................................................1-12

3.5” FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) ....................... ............ ............ ...1-13

Hard Disk D rive ................................ ................................ .........1-13

Right View .................................................................................1-14

AC Power-In ..............................................................................1-15

Dual USB Ports .........................................................................1-15

Securit y Lo c k . ................................. .......................... .................1-16

Headphone-Out Jack ..................................................................1-16

Line-In Jack ..................... ........................... .......................... .....1-16

Microphone-In Jack . .. ........ ...... ............. ........ ...... ...... ........ ...... ...1-16

Volume Control Knob ...............................................................1-16

Dual PC Card Slots ....................................................................1-17

Rear View ..................................................................................1-18

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Video- In Port .......... ................................ ................................. ...1-19

S/PDIF Out Port .........................................................................1-19

RJ-11 Phone Jack .......................................................................1-19

RJ-45 LAN Jack .........................................................................1-20

Dual USB Ports .........................................................................1-20

Unpowered - IEEE 1394 Port .....................................................1-20

Printer/Parallel Port ....................................................................1-21

Extern al Monito r (C RT) Port ...................................... ............. ..1 -21

S-Video Connector .....................................................................1-21

Vent ............................................................................................1-21

Wireless Network Card ..............................................................1-22

Using The Computer ............................. 2-1

Overview ......................................................................................2-1

Ergonomics ...................................................................................2-2

Turnin g On Th e Computer ...... ................................................. ....2-4

Switch e s an d In d icator s .... ................................ ........................... .2-5

Setting S w i t c h es .................................................... .......................2- 5

Status Indicators ...........................................................................2-5

Disk Activity Indicator .................................................................2-5

Infrared Commun ication Indica to r ................ ...............................2-5

Lock Indi c ators .................. ................................ ...........................2-5

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The Hard Disk Drive ...................................................................2-7

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ....................................................2-8

Inserti n g / Removing F loppy Disks ................ .......................... .....2-8

The CD/DVD Device ............................. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... ... 2-9

Loading Co m p ac t D i sc s ......... ..................... .......................... .....2-10

Handling CD’s or DVD’s ..........................................................2-11

DVD Regional Codes ................................................................2-12

Chang i n g D VD Regional Codes ........ ...................................... ..2-13

The PC Card Slot .......................................................................2-14

Inserting And Removing PC Cards ...........................................2-14

Keyboard (Variable) ..................................................................2-15

Standa rd Fun ction Key s ............................ ................................ . 2- 1 5

Infrared Keyboard ...... ...... ...... ........... ...... .... ...... ...... ...... ...... .... ...2-16

IR Keyboard Hot-Keys ..............................................................2-18

RF Keyboard & Mouse ..............................................................2-19

RF Keyboard & Mouse Start Menu Programs ..........................2-20

Other Keyboards .................... ............... ........ ...... ........ ...... ........ .2-22

Mouse ........................................................................................2-23

Adding a Pr i n t e r ....................... ........................... .................... ...2-24

USB Printer ................................................................................2-24

Instal l I n st ructio n s: .... ........ ........................... .......................... ...2-24

Paralle l P ri n t e r ........... ........................... ................................ .....2-25

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Instal l In structions: ...... .. ................................ .............................2-25

Advanced Contro ls ............. .... ............... 3-1

Overview ......................................................................................3-1

Advanced Video Controls ............................................................3-2

Adjusting the On Screen Display .................................................3-3

External Video Signals .................................................................3-5

Video Dri v e r Control s .... ................................ ........................... ...3-6

Making Adjustments for the LCD ................................................3-7

Display Devices ..........................................................................3-11

Attaching a Moni tor (CRT) .................... ................................. ...3-12

Display Options ..........................................................................3-13

Enabl i n g Ot h e r Displays .... ........ ................................ ................3-14

Clone Mod e .............. .......................... .................... ....................3-15

Extended Desktop Mode ............................................................3-16

Enabl i n g T V Display .......................... ................................ ........3-18

TV Tuner ....................................................................................3-19

Power Man ageme n t F ea t u res ...... ...................................... .........3-21

Enabling Power Management/Options .......................................3-22

Conserving Power Through Individual Components .................3-23

Conserving Power Throughout the Whole System ....................3-24

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown ...................................................3-24

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Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode ...........................................3-24

Configuring the Power Button ...................................................3-25

Resuming From Power Saving Modes ......................................3-26

Drivers & Utilities ..................................4-1

Overview .............................. ........................... .......................... ...4-1

What To Install ............................................................................4-2

Authori ze d D river Mess ag e ...................... .......................... .........4-3

Version Conflict Message ............................................................4-3

Instal l Order ....... .................... ................................. .....................4-4

Windows 98 Second Edition .......................................................4-5

Chipset (Win98SE) ......................................................................4-5

Audio (Win98SE) ........................................................................4-6

Video (Win98SE) ........................................................................4-7

LAN (Win98SE) ..........................................................................4-8

Modem (Win98SE) ......................................................................4-9

PCMCIA (Win98SE) .................................................................4-10

Infrared Keyboard (Win98SE) ..................................................4-11

RF Keyboard & Mouse (Win98SE) ..........................................4-11

Wireless LAN (Win98SE) .........................................................4-12

Windows ME ....................... ............................. .............. ........... 4-13

Chipset (WinME) ................... ........................... ......................... 4-1 3

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Audio (W i n ME) ........ .............. .......................... .........................4-13

Video (Wi nME) .. .................... ................................ ....................4-14

LAN (WinME) .................................. ..................................... ....4-15

Modem (Wi n ME) ...................... ................................ .................4- 1 6

Infrared Keyboard (WinME) ......................................................4-17

RF Keyboard & Mouse (WinME) ..............................................4-17

Wireless LAN (WinME) ............................................................4-18

Windows 2000 Professional .......................................................4-19

Chipset (Win2000) ............................................................ ... ......4-19

Audio (Win2000) .......................................................................4-19

Video (Win2000) ........................................................................4-20

LAN (Win2000) .........................................................................4-20

Modem (Win2000) .....................................................................4-21

Infrared Keyboard (Win2000) ....................................................4-22

RF Keyboard & Mouse (Win2000) ............................................4-22

Wireless LAN (Win2000) ..........................................................4-23

Windows XP ..............................................................................4-24

Chipset (WinXP) ........................................................................4-24

Audio (W i n XP) ...... .............. .....................................................4-24

Video (Wi nXP) ................ ................................ ..........................4-25

LAN (Win XP) ........ ................................ ...................................4- 2 5

Modem (WinXP) ........................................................................4-26

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Infrared Keyboard (WinXP) ....................... .............. ............ .....4-27

RF Keyboard & Mouse (WinXP) ..............................................4-28

Wirele ss LAN (WinX P ) ...... ..................... ................................ . 4- 2 8

BIOS Utilities .................... .... .... .............5-1

Overview .............................. ........................... .......................... ...5-1

Important BIOS Settings ..............................................................5-2

The Power-On Sel f Test (POST ) ........ ........ .................................5-3

POST Screen ................................................................................5-4

Failing t h e PO S T .............................. .......................... .................5-5

Fatal Errors ..................................................................................5-5

Non-Fat al Errors .. ........ ..................... .......................... .................5-5

The Setu p Pr o gr am ...... ............... .......................... .......................5-6

Entering Setup .............................................................................5-6

Setup Screens ......... ..................... .......................... .......................5-7

Main Menu ................... ..................... .................... .......................5-8

Advance d Men u ............. ........................... .......................... ....... 5- 1 2

Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control ..........................5-14

Securit y Me n u .... ........................... .................... ......................... 5-1 6

Power Menu ......................... ........................... ...........................5-18

Boot Menu .................................................................................5-19

Exit Menu .................................................................................. 5-21

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Upgrading The Computer .................... 6-1

Overview ......................................................................................6-1

When Not to U p g rade .................................... ........................... ...6-2

Hard Disk Drive Upgrade ............................................................6-3

Removin g t h e Ha rd D i sk .................... .......................... ................6-3

Installing an Upgrade HDD ..........................................................6-4

Some Things to Watch Out For ....................................................6-5

Software .......................................................................................6-5

Setting Up a New HDD ................................................................6-5

Upgrading the System Memory ...................................................6-6

Replacing the CD-Device ...........................................................6-13

Removing the CD Device ..........................................................6-14

Installing the RF Module ............................................................6-15

Upgrading the Processor ............................................................6-18

Troubleshooting ..................................... 7-1

Overview ......................................................................................7-1

Basic Hints and Tips ....................................................................7-2

Backup and General Maintenance ................................................7-4

Viruses . ..... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. ..... .. ... 7-5

Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ........................7-6

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Display ......... ........ .......... ........ ........... ........ .......... ........ .......... .......7-8

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ................. ...... ...... .... ...... ...... ...... ...... ... 7-13

Boot Password ........................................................................... 7-13

Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ......................................................... .7-14

Audio ......................................................................................... 7-15

CD Device .................................................................................7-16

PC Card ......................................................................................7-19

The PC Card Problem in Windows 98 ......................................7-20

Keyboard and Mouse .................................................................7-21

Printer ........................................................................................ 7-23

Appendix A. Specifications ..................A-1

Glossary G-1

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

What this chapter covers:

• In the Box — the parts and pieces provided

• The Manual — how to use it

• Quick Start Guide — the minimum you need to know

• System Map — navigate around your computer

Introduction

Overview 1 - 1

Introduction

In the Box

The following should be in the box.

Figure 1 - 1

Box Co n ten ts

1. The LCD PC

2. Keyboard (Vari-

able - see “ Keyboard Note” on pag e 1 - 15)

3. Power Cord

4. Device Driver’s & Utilities & User ’s Manual CD-ROM (including this manual in Adobe Acrobat “PDF” format)

5. User’s Manu al

1-2In the Box

The Manual

Introduction

This manual re fers to the h ardware a nd essential s oftware requ ired to run your computer. Depending on how your system is configured, some or all of the features described may already be set up.

Advanced Users

If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this manual. However you may find it useful to refer to the “Drivers & Utilities ”

on page 4 - 1, “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 and “Upgrading The Computer” on page 6 - 1. You may also find the notes marked with

a 5 of interest to you.

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

If you are new to computers, or do not have an advanced knowledge of them, then you should try to look through all the documentation. Do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time. Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go. You may find it useful to refer to the beginner’s notes marked with a  as indicated in the margin.

Advanced Notes

Advanced users should check the light colored boxes with the mark above.

This is where you will find detailed information about the computer’s features.

Beginners may refer to this area also, and you may be surprised how much you understand.

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Introduction

Warning Boxes

No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the  symbol. Als o please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface.

1-4The Manual

Not Included

Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 98 Second Edition, Window Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP etc.) have their own man-

uals as do applications (e.g. wor d pr oces sing, s preadsheet and database programs). If you have questions about the operating systems or programs then please consult the appropriate manuals.

System Software

Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows 98SE

• Microsoft Windows Me - Millennium Edition

• Microsoft Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows XP

Introduction

Not Included 1 - 5

Introduction

Quick Start Guide

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Peripheral Devices

Please note that peripherals (printers, digital cameras, etc.) which attach to your computer by either USB or IEEE1394 ports may be connected

after

Windows is up and running. All other peripherals must be connected turn on the system.

before

you

This guide assumes that you are already familiar with computers and can tell at a glance what and where all the key components are. If you are not that comfortable with this type of device, then please ref er to the following pages, which give an overview of the system.

It is still best to review thes e ste ps, before taking any action. If there is anything you are not sure about, then please refer to the appropriate chapter before continuing.

Unless you need to install an operating system your computer should be ready to work right out of the box. Before you begin please follow the safety instructions in the Preface.

1. Remove all packing materials, CD’s/DVDs, floppy disks, and any PC Cards.

2. Securely attach any periph erals you wa nt to us e w it h t he computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.

3. Attach the AC power cord to the AC-in port on the right of the computer.

4. Press the powe r button to turn “on”.

Then plug the AC power cord into an outlet.

1 - 6 Quick Start Guide

System Map

Your LCD PC has a lot of built-in feature s. Most of these are enabled by your operating system. Furt her explanations of the various subsystems are covered in the chapter or pages indicated.

Getting To Know Your Computer

The following graphics will help you to become familiar with the basic functions, and to learn the location of the various ports and components of your computer.

Introduction

System Map 1 - 7

Introduction

Front View

Figure 1 - 2

Front View

1. LCD Panel

2. Power Button

3. Set Button

4. Scroll Buttons

5. LED Status Indicators

6. Device Bay Left (for CD/CD-RW/ DVD device/RF module or Dummy Bay)

7. Device Bay Right (for CD/ CD-RW/DVD/ Combo d riv e)

8. Infrared Receiver

9. Speakers

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1-8System Map

LCD Panel

The LCD PC comes with a 17” or 18.1” LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen depending upon the configuration purchased.

Power Button

Press this button to turn your computer on or off (see “ T urning On The Computer” on page 2 - 4). This button may also be used a s a

suspend/resume key, once configured as such, in the power management control panel of your operating system (see “Configuring the Power Button” on page 3 - 25). The light on the power button will display the current power status of the computer.

Forced Off

If the system “hangs”, and the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination doesn’t work, press the power button for 4 seconds to force the s yste m to tur n itself off.

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Shutdown

Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Start menu in

dows

. This will help

prevent hard disk or system problems.

Win-

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