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diff --git a/source/starting_the_xo.markdown b/source/starting_the_xo.markdown deleted file mode 100644 index 3a5197b..0000000 --- a/source/starting_the_xo.markdown +++ /dev/null @@ -1,94 +0,0 @@ -% Starting the XO -% -% - -Starting the XO -=============== - - -To start the XO, press the Power button, near the lower right corner of -the screen. The XO takes about 30 seconds to start up. - -If the battery needs charging, the light next to the power button glows -red. Plug the AC adaptor into the left side of the XO and plug the power -cord into an outlet if you see the red light or if the XO does not start -up. - -If you have difficulty starting your XO, refer to the Repairing chapter -for ideas. - -Starting for the first time -=========================== - -After you press the power button and the XO initially starts up, the XO -sceen asks for your first name. The next time you start it, it remembers -your name and goes directly to the Home View. Later on you can learn how -to change to a nick name of your choosing. - -- Type your name. - - -- After you enter your name, click Next. (Use a finger on the touchpad - below the keyboard to move the arrow over the word "Next". Press the - key below the touchpad on the left with an "X" on it to "click".) - - -- Next, you see a small O on top of an X. This symbol represents you - when you use your XO. Use your finger on the touchpad to move the - arrow over the person symbol. "Click" this person symbol by pressing - the key with an "X" on the left below the touchpad to choose colors - that you like. - - -- After you chose your colors, click "Done." - - -Putting the XO to sleep -======================= - -When you are ready to stop using your XO for a while, you can put it to -sleep by pushing the power key you used to turn it on. The screen that -appears when you push the power button shows the two reasons for -sleeping; when you haven't been using it for a while, or when you push -the power button. - -TODO: \< we need a screen shot of the go to sleep image \> - -Shutting down the XO -==================== - -When you have finished using the computer, push the power key twice -within in 5 seconds. The first push will display the sleep window. The -second push will display the large stop sign. - -TODO: \< we need a screen shot of the stop sign image \> - -Forced Shutdown -=============== - -Whenever the XO becoumes unresponsive to the keyboard or the -touchscreen, you can make an emergency shutdown by pressing and holding -the power button for a few seconds. Be careful that your power button -does not get "stuck" in the down position. If it does get stuck, the XO -does not detect the depression of the power button, and does not turn -on. If this happens, refer to the Repairing chapter for information. - -:author: - -> © adam hyde 2008 -> -> Anne Gentle 2008 -> -> Caryl Bigenho 2008 -> -> Charles McCarthy 2008 -> -> A Holt 2008 -> -> Janet Swisher 2008 -> -> Sandy Culver 2008 -> -> Tom Boyle 2008 -> -> G Hunt 2012 |