Turning Off Your Computer
Prior to shutting down your computer ensure all of your data and current work are saved. The system will ask if you wish to save any unsaved work, saving your work first will speed the shutdown process.
To turn off the computer, complete the following steps:
1.Click 
on the taskbar.
If you need to restart your computer after software (re)installation or because it is not responding select the Restart 
option in step 3 below.
2.Click Shut Down Computer to display the shutdown popup window shown below.
3.Click Turn Off 
to complete the shutdown sequence.
Power Off:
If the system does not power off, then press and hold the power button for over 5 seconds. See ”Using Power Management Options” on page 45.
Power Button Functions:
The power button has several functions other than just turning on and off your computer, see “Using Power Management Options” on page 45.
You can also perform a soft boot by saving your files and pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del> to
You can perform a cold boot by pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn the computer off, waiting more than five seconds, and then pressing the power button to turn the computer on. The system may perform some extra checks during the restart.
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