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You
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Before You Begin
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected
Devices
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit
all open programs before you turn off your computer.
1
Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2
Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system
installed on your computer.
•
Windows 8:
Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to open
the Charms sidebar, and then click
Settings
→
Power
→
Shut Down
.
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
•
Windows 7:
Click
Start
and click
Shut down.
NOTE:
If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation
of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4
Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your
computer.
5
After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for about 5
seconds to ground the system board.
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