Introduction — Turning off Your Computer

Turning off Your Computer

Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer.

1.On the Start menu, click Shut Down.

2.Click the radio button next to Shut Down in the Shut Down Windows screen, and then click OK.

If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system. See Chapter 5, Power Saving Modes, for details.

Warning: Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss.