Restarting the computer
Certain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if: You change certain computer settings.
If you need to restart the computer, there are two ways this can be achieved:
In the Settings charm, click Power and then select Restart. Press CTRL, ALT and DELsimultaneously (once) on the keyboard dock to display the menu window, and then select Restart by clicking
the power icon (
) in the
Sleep Mode
If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this mode data is maintained in the computer's main memory so that when you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.
When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always completely shut down the computer. This includes turning off any wireless communication functionalities, and cancelling settings that reactivate the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function. Failure to completely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating system to reactivate and run
Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data.
Do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external memory devices, as data will be lost.
The computer will automatically go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options (to access it, click Desktop
Assist
To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode, press the power button or any key on the keyboard dock for a short amount of time. Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the
User's Manual |