Apple 132 Series Turning the computer off, Using the Power key, Using the Shut Down command

Turning the computer off

Using the Power key

To turn the computer off using the Power key on the keyboard, follow these instructions:

1If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any other key on the keyboard except Caps Lock) to wake it.

For information on the sleep feature of your Macintosh see “Saving Energy With the Energy Saver Control Panel” earlier in this chapter.

2Press and hold the Power key on the keyboard for about 2 seconds.

The following dialog box appears on the screen:

3 Press the Return key on the keyboard (or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box).

Using the Shut Down command

You can also turn your computer off by using the Shut Down command in the Special menu. Follow these steps:

1If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any key on the keyboard except Caps Lock) to wake it.

2Move the tip of the arrow to the word “Special” at the top center of the screen.

If the word “Special” does not appear in the menu bar at the top of the screen, you’re not working in the Finder, the program you need to be in when you shut down your computer. Choose Finder from the Application menu (at the far right of the menu bar). Then try step 2 again.

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