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3. Turning the Power On and Off
<Precautions>
• When you turn off the power, turn off the main power switch on the rear of the equipment.
(See "1.7 Hardware connection".)
• Wait for at least one minute before turning the power on again after turning it off. If you
wait for less than one minute, the equipment may not operate as specified by the BIOS
power setting. (Refer to the "5.6 BIOS Setup".)
• Do not turn off the power to the equipment or press the reset switch during communication
or while an Optical disc or an HDD is being accessed.
<Required actions>
• When you connect or disconnect a peripheral, make sure both the equipment and the
peripheral have been turned off. Otherwise, a malfunction or failure may result.
• When you turn on the power, turn on the peripherals first and then turn on the equipment.
When you turn off the power, turn off the equipment first and then turn off the peripherals.
• When you are not using the equipment, turn off the power. If you do not intend to use the
equipment for a long time, unplug the power cord from the outlet.
• Depending on the material, a rug, a lap blanket, or the like may cause static buildup and
consequently cause a malfunction of the equipment. Use a conductive rug or lap blanket
resistant to static buildup.
• Instantaneous power failure or brownout may occur during operation and the screen may
black out when lightning strikes nearby or the AC power supply is not stable. When this
situation happens, turn off the power to the equipment and then turn it back on.
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