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Powering down the computer
When you power down the computer, you have three options
to choose from: Turn Off Computer, Standby, and
Hibernation.
Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command
The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the
computer. The Windows
the Turn Off command. The Windows
operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are not
connected to a Windows
Professional operating system uses the Shut down command
if you are a member of a domain.
Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down:
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No power is used while the computer is turned off. This
is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your
computer for an extended time.
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Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most
time and battery power.
Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows
operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make
sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-
use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being
accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk and/or drive.
TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of these options to
power down your computer, save your files and make sure the
disk activity lights are off.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after
all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
Learning the Basics
Powering down the computer
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