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Learning the Basics
Using Turn Off or Shut down
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When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode
in which you left it, including all open programs and files
you were using.
NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the
battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to
save your work first.
Using Turn Off or Shut down
For the Windows
®
XP Home operating system, follow these
steps to shut down the computer:
1
Click
Start
, select
Turn off computer.
The Turn off computer dialog box appears.
Sample Turn off computer dialog box
2
Click
Turn Off.
The computer shuts down completely.
For the Windows
®
XP Professional operating system, follow
these steps to shut down the computer:
1
Click the
Start
button, then
Shut down
.
The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears.
2
Select
Shut down
from the drop-down list.