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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
To turn off your computer using the Shut down command:
1
Click Start.
(Sample Image) Shut down button
2
Click the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the
Start menu.
The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the
operating system, and then turns off.
Turning off the computer more quickly
You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button.
To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Power
Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’s power button
puts the computer into Sleep mode.
1
Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Power Options.
The Power Options window appears.
Shut down button
Start button