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Turning off your computer
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 10 (using a touch enabled device or mouse):
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Click or tap
2
Click or tap
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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.
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Tap
and then tap Shut down
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In Windows 8 (using a mouse):
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Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
2
Click
and then click Shut down.
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In Windows 7:
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Click Start.
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Click Shut Down.
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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.
After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your
computer.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries
designed for other Dell computers.
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Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
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Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
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Replace the battery.
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Replace the base cover.
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Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
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Turn on your computer.
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and then click or touch Shut down.
Working on your computer
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