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Turning off your computer
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Turning off your computer
To turn off your computer in Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Turn Off Computer
. The Turn Off Computer dialog box
opens.
2
Click
Turn Off
. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer.
To turn off your computer in Windows 2000:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Shut Down
. The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens.
2
Click the arrow button to open the
What do you want your computer to do
list, then click
Shut down
.
3
Click
OK
. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer.
Tips & Tricks When you turn off your computer, certain components in
the power supply and system board remain energized. In
order to remove all electrical power from your computer,
unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall
outlets. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and
modem cable when your computer will not be used for long
periods.
Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer
option in Windows to turn off your computer, press the
power button on the front of the computer case. If this does
not work, press and hold the power button for about
five seconds, then release it.
Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer
option in Windows to turn off your computer, press the
power button on the front of the computer case. If this does
not work, press and hold the power button for about
five seconds, then release it.