Recommended Tools; Turning Off Your Computer - Dell Alienware M17x - GAMING LATTOP Service Manual

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Processor extraction tool
• BIOS upgrade CD

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.
1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
, click Start (Windows Vista
2. In Microsoft ® Windows Vista ®
arrow , and then click Shut Down.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process
finishes.
3. Ensure that the computer and any 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 at
least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
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