Turning off your computer — Windows 10
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
1
Click or tap
.
2
Click or tap
and then click or tap Shut down.
NOTE:
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.
Turning off your computer — Windows 8
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
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Turning off your computer:
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In Windows 8 (using a touch enabled device):
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Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
2
Tap
and then tap Shut down
•
In Windows 8 (using a mouse):
1
Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
2
Click
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.
Turning off your computer — Windows 7
CAUTION:
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
1
Click Start.
2
Click Shut Down.
NOTE:
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.
Before working inside your computer
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Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2
Turn off your computer.
3
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
4
Disconnect all network cables from the computer (if available).
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Working on your computer
Working on your computer
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