Turning Off The Computer - IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6224 User Manual

1. Save and close all files that you are working with.
2. Close all open applications.
3. Click Start.
4. Click Turn Off Computer; then, click Turn Off to confirm.
If you are using the preinstalled Red Hat Linux operating system, complete the
following steps to shut down the operating system and computer:
1. Save and close all files with which you are working.
2. Close all open applications.
3. Click Red Hat Linux Main Menu Button → Log out → Shut Down.
4. Click OK to confirm.

Turning off the computer

When you turn off the computer and leave it connected to ac power, the computer
can respond to requests, such as a remote request to turn on the computer. To
remove all power from the computer, you must disconnect it from the power source.
Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the
computer. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting
down the operating system.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
The computer can be turned off in any of the following ways:
v You can turn off the computer through the operating system. If this feature is
v You can press the power-control button on the front of the computer to start an
supported by your operating system, it will turn off the computer after performing
an orderly shutdown of the operating system. See "Shutting down the operating
system" on page 18.
orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the computer, if your
operating system supports this feature.
Note: After turning off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds before you press
the power-control button to turn on the computer again.
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