Turning Off Your Computer - Dell Vostro 330 Service Manual

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Dell Vostro 330 Owner's Manual

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. Shut down the operating system:
In Windows 7:
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Click Start , then click Shut Down.
In Windows Vista:
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Click Start , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then
click Shut Down.
In Windows XP:
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Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off . The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown
process is complete.
2. 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.