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3.2
Powering off the computer
3.2.1
Using the OS shut down function
Using Windows
Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, then click
1.
Shut Down.
From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you
2.
want to shut down the computer.
Ensure that the Planned check box is checked.
3.
4.
If necessary, key in comments.
Click OK.
5.
Using Windows
1.
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>.
2.
Click on the Power icon on the lower right side of the screen.
Select Shut down.
3.
In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the Other (Planned) option in the selection
4.
lists. Otherwise, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the
computer.
Click Continue.
5.
3.2.2
Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system
to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode
regardless of the BIOS setting.
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Chapter 3: Powering up
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