Power
Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off
Task
Turn on the
notebook.
Shut down the
notebook.*
Turn off the
display while
the power
is on.
*If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the notebook
with these procedures, refer to the
section later in this chapter.
†
Depending on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may
be called Shut Down button.
2–10
Procedure
Press the power/standby button.
Save your work and close all open
applications. Then either
■
Press the power/standby
button and follow the
on-screen directions (if
displayed) for shutting down
the notebook.
– or –
■
Shut down the notebook
through the operating
system.
❐
In Windows XP Home,
select Start > Turn Off
Computer > Turn Off.
❐
In Windows XP
Professional, select
Start > Turn Off
Computer > Turn Off.
Close the notebook.
†
"Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures"
Hardware and Software Guide
Result
■
The power/standby
lights are turned on.
■
The operating system
loads.
■
The power/standby
lights are turned off.
■
The operating system
shuts down.
■
The notebook is
turned off.
Closing the notebook
activates the display
switch, which initiates
standby.