Chapter 1— Turning off Your Computer
Turning off Your Computer
Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer.
1. On the Start menu, click Shut Down.
If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways of conserving power without
shutting down the system. See Chapter 5, Power Saving Modes, for details.
Warning: Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss.
Making a Startup Disk
If you have trouble starting Windows, the startup disk can be used to start your computer and fix many
problems. Refer to the Windows user manual for instructions.
2. Click the radio button next to Shut Down in the
Shut Down Windows screen, and then click OK.
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