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Next steps
Turning off the computer correctly
Whenever possible, turn off the computer by using the
standard shutdown procedure:
1. Save your work and close all open applications.
2. Shut down the computer through the operating system by
selecting
Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off
.
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If you have been registered to a network domain, the
button you click will be called Shut Down instead of
Turn Off Computer.
If you are unable to turn off the computer with these
procedures, try the following emergency shutdown
procedures in the sequence provided:
CAUTION:
Using one of the following emergency shutdown procedures
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
■
Press
ctrl+alt+delete
. Then, select
Shut Down > Turn Off
.
■
Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
■
Disconnect the computer from external power and
remove the battery.
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