AIRIS KIRA Series User Manual - Operating On Battery Power

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Never turn off or reset your 

notebook while the hard disk is in use and the CD-ROM status 

icon is lit; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your 

data.  Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off your 

notebook before turning it back on; turning the power on and 

off in rapid succession can damage the notebook’s electrical 

circuitry. 

Turning On Your Notebook Computer 

Hold the button down for a second or two and release. The Power-

On Self Test (POST) runs automatically.   

After the POST is completed, the computer reads the operating 

system from the hard disk drive into computer memory (this is 

commonly referred to as “booting” a computer). If your OS 

(Operating System such as Windows XP…. etc)  is installed, it 

should start automatically. 

To turn the notebook off, save your work and close all open 

applications, click on Start, then Shut Down and select Shut 

down the computer and click "Yes" or press the power button for 

4-6 seconds. 

Operating on Battery Power  

Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets 

you operate the computer without an external power source.  

When the battery pack is fully charged, you can operate the 

computer under the following conditions:  

¾ 

The battery pack initially has a full charge. 

¾ 

No peripheral devices are installed. 

Only use batteries that are 

approved by an authorized dealer.  All batteries are not the 

same and therefore should not be treated as such.  Using the 

wrong battery could cause serious damage to your computer 

and yourself through toxic emissions. 

Danger of explosion if battery is 

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent 

type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used 

batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions or local