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Shutting down the computer

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Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down. If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. Shutting down the computer 39

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Shutting down the computer
CAUTION:
Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down.
The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns
off the display and computer.
Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:
When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer
When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended
period
Although you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to
use the Windows Shut down command:
NOTE:
If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or
Hibernation before shutdown is possible.
1.
Save your work and close all open programs.
2.
Select
Start
>
Shut down
.
If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try
the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:
Press
ctrl
+
alt
+
delete
, and then click the
Power
button.
Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery.
Shutting down the computer
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