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To Shut Down Your Computer

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To Shut Down Your Computer To Shut Down Your Computer When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use this procedure. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer. Turning off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, you may want to use Stand by mode instead. About the power switch If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power switch for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt. 23

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To Shut Down Your Computer
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To Shut Down Your Computer
When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use
this procedure.
Turning off your computer
1
Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer.
The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears.
2
Select the Turn Off option.
3
Wait for your computer to turn off automatically
the power indicator light
turns off.
4
Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
About the power switch
If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power switch for more than
six seconds to force your system to shut down. You may need to repeat this
procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt.
To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power switch to turn off the computer.
Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.
If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, you may want to use
Stand by mode instead.