Turning the computer off
There are two ways to turn off your computer: with the Power key on the keyboard or with the Shut Down command in the Special menu.
Using the Power key
To turn the computer off using the Power key, follow these instructions:
1If the computer is in sleep mode (the monitor is on but the screen is dark), press any key except Caps Lock to wake it.
2 | Press and hold the Power key (marked with a ) on the keyboard for about 2 seconds. |
| The following dialog box appears on the screen: |
3 Press the Return key or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box.
Using the Shut Down command
You can also turn off your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu. Detailed instructions follow.
Note: If you are still in the welcome screens (the introductory screens that appeared when you turned on your computer for the first time), use the Power key to turn off your computer, as described above.
1If the computer is in sleep mode (the monitor is on but the screen is dark), press any key except Caps Lock to wake it.
2Move the tip of the arrow (8) to the Special menu at the top 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 application 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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