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Using Automatic Shutdown
The Automatic Shutdown Utility contains more options for shutting down the system than the
operating system’s shutdown function. You can use this utility to shut down the operating system
and power down the system in a number of ways.
To run Automatic Shutdown:
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Double-click the Automatic Shutdown icon in the operating system’s taskbar tray…
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OR from the operating system Start menu, go to Programs/Automatic Shutdown Utility/
Automatic Shutdown Utility…
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OR while the system is running, press the Power button momentarily (less than 1 second).
By default, Automatic Shutdown is set for a 10-second delay. You can use the slider under Time
Remaining to set a delay of up to 30 seconds. Always set a delay greater than 5 seconds to ensure
that you have time to stop system shutdown if needed.
When you run Automatic Shutdown, the Automatic System Shutdown dialog displays. To
configure Automatic Shutdown, choose an option in the dialog and click Apply. When you are
finished configuring the utility, click Start Shutdown. After you start the system again, the utility
will use the settings you selected.
The Automatic System Shutdown dialog contains the following options:
Options
Description
Shutdown the Computer
Performs an orderly shutdown of the operating system. When
complete, press the Power button for 4 seconds to power down
the system, or restart the operating system.
Power Down the Computer
Performs an orderly shutdown of the operating system, then
powers down the system.
Shutdown System and Restart
the Computer
Performs an orderly shutdown of the operating system, then
powers down and restarts the system.
Close All Programs and Log
On as Different User
Closes your logon to the operating system and returns to the
operating system logon prompt.
CAUTION
You should use Power Down the Computer to power down the system. If you use
Shutdown the Computer, you must press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to
power down the system. You may “suspend” the system if you hold the Power button
for less than 4 seconds. Since Windows NT does not support a Suspend mode, you
must then power down the computer before you can restart the system.
