Before You Begin; Turn Off Your Computer And Connected Devices; Safety Instructions - Dell XPS 13 Owner's Manual

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Before You Begin

Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices

CAUTION:
programs before you turn off your computer.
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2 Click Start
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE:
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
4 Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices
from your computer.
5 Press and hold the power button, while the computer is unplugged, to
ground the system board.

Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential
damage and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING:
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
and clean.
CAUTION:
edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
WARNING:
panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels,
and screws before connecting to the power source.
To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
and click Shut Down.
If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat
To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their
Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or
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