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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery
discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to
save your work first.
Using the Shut down command
The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer
without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This
command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating
system, and then turns off your computer.
To turn off your computer using the Shut down command:
1
Select
Start
.
(Sample Image) Shut down button
2
Select the
Shut down
button in the lower-right corner of the
Start menu.
The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the
operating system, and then turns off.
Restarting your computer
To start the computer up again, press the power button until the
power button glows white.
If you turn off the computer by closing the computer, you can start
it again by opening the computer.
Closing the computer
After you have turned off the computer, close the computer to keep
dust and dirt off the display surfaces.
Shut down button
Start button
