Optimus 17.3...

[Eddyb]

I've just been informed that I have to hold the power button for a period of time to power up my new laptop...

Is this usual? Seems like such an unnecessary hassle.

Anybody else experienced this?

 

[kruppsy]

I hold the power button on my Vortex for 2 seconds I reckon...never even thought about it before...certainly doesn't bother me. Means its harder to turn on accidentally, which can only be a good thing imo.

 

[SmokeDarKnight]

Yeah me to its a couple of seconds, if i just press it quickly it does nothing.

I'd say it was normal, just tried it with 2 Dells here at work and they are the same.

 

[Keithg]

My HP elitebook work laptop is the same as my optimus, maybe the HP is slightly shorter but you need to hold both in.
Normal I would say.

 

[Eddyb]

I had an acer and just had to press it once. Maybe a hold is the norm then! Thanks for your replies.

 

[SlickShoes]

It is normal for the laptops we have at work here too, various brands, I assume it's so that you don't turn on/off the computer by just bumping the power button.