4–2 Power
Default power settings
Turning the computer or display on
or
off
Task Procedure Result
Turn on the
computer.
Press the power button. ■ The power lights are
turned on.
■ The operating system
loads.
Shut down the
computer.
Save your work and close all
open applications. Then shut
down the computer through the
operating system by selecting
Start
> Turn Off Computer >
Turn Off.
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If the system is
unresponsive and you are
unable to shut down the
computer with these
procedures, refer to “
Using
emergency shutdown
procedures.”
■ The power lights are
turned off.
■ The operating system
shuts down.
■ The computer is
turned
off.
Turn off the
display when the
power is
on.
Close the computer. Closing the computer
activates the display
switch, which initiates
standby.