101
Learning the Basics
Powering down the computer
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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.
If you power down using the Standby command and the main
battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost.
Be sure to save your work often.
If you are not connected to a Windows
®
network server
(domain server), power down the computer using the Stand
By command as follows:
1
Click
Start
,
Turn off computer
.
The Turn off computer window appears.
Sample Turn off computer window with Standby option
2
Click
Stand By
.
If you hold down the Shift key, Standby becomes Hibernate in
the Turn off computer dialog box. To enter hibernation mode,
you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate.
The computer saves the status of all open programs and files,
turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The
on/off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby
mode. See
“Monitoring main battery power” on page 109
the location of the on/off light.
NOTE