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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 5
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Entering passwords
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Important
Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your password,
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Important
You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the
password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold
the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then
turn on the computer again, and try again.
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POWER MANAGEMENT
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Warning
Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below C (32° F) or
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battery pack.
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Checking the battery level
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Battery-low warning
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Important
Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low
warning appears. Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to become
fully depleted and the computer shuts down.
Situation Recommended Action
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When removing a USB storage device, you should right-click on the
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do this may result in data loss or damage to your peripheral.
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