Working on your computer
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Turning off your computer — Windows 8
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Turning off your computer — Windows 7
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Before working inside your computer
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After working inside your computer
Turning off your — Windows
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your
computer .
1. Click or tap
.
2. Click or tap
and then click or tap
Shut down
.
NOTE:
Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds
to turn them off.
Turning off your computer — Windows 8
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your
computer.
1. Turning off your computer:
●
In Windows 8 (using a touch enabled device):
a. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the
Charms
menu and select
Settings
.
b. Tap
and then tap
Shut down
●
In Windows 8 (using a mouse):
a. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click
Settings
.
b. Click
and then click
Shut down
.
2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to
turn them off.
Turning off your computer — Windows 7
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your
computer.
1. Click
Start
.
2. Click
Shut Down
.
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