Getting Started
2-10 AlphaStation 500 Series User Information
Table 2-1 System Shutdown Commands
Operating
System
Action
Windows NT
From the Program Manager File menu, choose
Shutdown
.
Choose the OK button to confirm.
Digital UNIX
Type the following from a superuser account:
shutdown -h now
OpenVMS
Type the following from a privileged account:
@sys$system:shutdown
3.
Wait for the operating system to complete the shutdown process. For Digital UNIX or
OpenVMS, the SRM console prompt (
>>>
) is displayed. Windows NT displays a
window indicating it is safe to turn off or restart the system.
4.
Do not turn off power to your system and peripherals until the shutdown sequence
completes.
Computer Security
Use the security lock and passwords to protect your Digital AlphaStation 500 Series
system.
Security Lock
To avoid theft of internal components, your Digital AlphaStation 500 Series system comes
with a security key lock, which is located on the back of your system unit. When this lock
is in the locked position, no one else can open the system box. Store the key in a safe
place.
Passwords
You can set your system for screen saver and pause screen passwords. See your operating
system documentation for more information on the availability and use of these options.
Posture and Work Habits
If you use poor posture while you work or if your equipment is poorly positioned, personal
injury may result (as suggested by certain recent scientific articles). Although other articles
