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• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, then click Shut down .
• For Windows 8.1: Do one of the following:
– Go to the Start screen by pressing the Windows key, click the power icon in the top-right corner
of the screen, then click Shut down .
– Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Then
click Settings ➙ Power ➙ Shut down .
Note: You also can open the Settings charm by pressing the settings key .
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, click Power , and then click Shut down .
How do I access Control Panel?
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel .
• For Windows 8.1: Press the Windows key to open the Start screen, click the arrow icon to open
the Apps screen, and then click Control Panel .
• For Windows 10: Right-click the Start button, then click Control Panel .
How do I use battery power more effectively when I am on the go?
• To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting programs or saving files, see “Power-saving
modes” on page 26.
• To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, create and apply power plans.
See “Managing the battery power” on page 25
• If your computer will be turned off for an extended period of time, you can prevent battery power
from draining by removing the battery. Look for more information about using the battery in “Power
management” on page 24.
How do I securely dispose of data stored on the storage drive?
• Study Chapter 5 “Security” on page 53 to find out how you can protect your computer from theft and
unauthorized use.
• Use the Password Manager program to protect the data stored on your computer. For details, see the
help information system of the program.
• Before you dispose of the data on the storage drive, be sure to read “Notice on deleting data from
your storage drive” on page 62.
How do I give presentations or attach an external monitor often?
• Ensure that you follow the procedure in the topic “Connecting an external display” on page 32.
• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external
monitor.
I have been using the computer for some time already, and it is getting slower. What should I do?
• Follow the “General tips for preventing problems” on page 85.
• Diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software. See “Diagnosing problems”
on page 91.
• Check for recovery solutions in Chapter 9 “Recovery overview” on page 111.
Can I change the Windows 8.1 startup behavior to open either the desktop or the Start screen?
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