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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
Using and configuring Sleep mode
To turn off the computer using the Sleep command:
1
Click
Start
, and then click the arrow next to the
Shut down
button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.
(Sample Image) Shut down menu
2
Click
Sleep
in the pop-up menu.
The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to
the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power
mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer
is in Sleep mode.
Configuring Sleep mode options
You can place the computer into Sleep mode by pressing the power
button. You can also specify an amount of time after which the
computer automatically goes into Sleep mode.
To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the
Power Options feature.
1
Click
Start
,
Control Panel
,
System and Security
, and then
Power Options
.
The Power Options window appears.
Arrow
Sleep
Start button