Working on your computer
Turning off Your Computer
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your
computer.
You can turn off your computer in two ways :
1. Using the power button
2. Using the charms menu
Using power button
1. Press and hold the
Power
button
to turn off the screen.
Using charms
1. Swipe from the right edge of the display to access the
Charms
menu.
2. Touch
Settings
—>
Power
—>
Shut down
to turn off the computer.
Before working inside your computer
Steps
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer.
3. Disconnect all network cables from the computer (if available).
CAUTION:
If your computer has an RJ45 port, disconnect the network cable by first unplugging the cable
from your computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
5. Open the display.
6. Press and hold the power button for few seconds, to ground the system board.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
performing Step # 8.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back
of the computer.
7. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.
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