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Turning off your computer
To turn off your computer:
1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens.
2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer.
Restarting (rebooting) your computer
If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to close programs
that are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to
normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer.
To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer:
1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Task Manager window opens.
2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that is not responding.
3 Click End Task.
4 Click X in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box.
- OR -
If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn it on again.
You are done.
5 Click Start, Shut Down, click the arrow to open the What do you want the computer
to do? list, click Restart, then click OK.
As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs
automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.
Warning
When you turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and
system board remain energized. In order to remove all electrical power from your
computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. We recommend
disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used
for long periods.
Important
If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to
turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then
release it.
Important
If your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button for
about five seconds, then release it.
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