4 Power settings
This section explains standby, hibernation, and shutdown procedures.
Turning the computer or display on or off
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Turn on the | Press the power button. | ● The power lights turn on. |
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| ● The operating system loads. |
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Shut down the | 1. Save your work and close all open | ● The power lights turn off. |
computer.* | applications. | ● The operating system shuts down. |
| 2. Shut down the computer through the | |
| ● The computer turns off. | |
| operating system by selecting Start > | |
| Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.* |
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Turn off the display | Close the computer. | Closing the computer activates the display switch, which |
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| initiates standby. |
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*If you have been registered to a network domain, the button you click is called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer.
Using emergency shutdown procedures
CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:
●Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, select Shut Down > Turn Off.
●Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
●Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery.
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