Working on Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before
you turn off your computer.
1.
Shut down the operating system:
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In Windows 8:
– Using a touch-enabled device:
a.
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select
Settings.
b.
Select the
– Using a mouse:
a.
Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
b.
Click the
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In Windows 7:
1.
Click Start
2.
Click Shut Down.
or
1.
Click Start
2.
Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click
Shut Down..
2.
Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached
devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold
the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.
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and then select Shut down
and select Shut down.
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