Turning Off Your Computer
Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time.
To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer.
To turn off your computer
1.
Click
Start
in the Windows
®
taskbar, then select
Turn Off Computer
.
The
Turn Off Computer
dialog box appears.
2.
Select the
Turn Off
option.
Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.
3.
Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—the power indicator light turns off.
4.
Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, use Stand by mode.
About the power button
If your computer stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to
shut down. You may need to repeat this procedure if your computer does not shut down on the first attempt.
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