Shutting Down Your Computer
When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use the following procedure to shut down the computer.
! To avoid loss of data, do not use the power switch to shut down the computer.
To shut down your computer
� If you plan to shut down your computer for a short period of time, you may want to
use standby mode instead.
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From the Start menu, select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box. Select the Shut Down option. Click OK to complete the shutdown process.
� Respond to any prompts about saving documents.
4 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically�the power indicator light turns off. Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.
About the Power Switch
If your system �locks up� or �crashes,� press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to force your system to power off. You may need to repeat this procedure.
