Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide
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Shutting Down the System
• Do not turn off the computer by sliding the power switch. Data may be
lost or damaged.
• Do not turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk indicator or
the indicator on the external floppy disk drive unit or optional
external CD-ROM drive is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out
the data.
• To protect the screen, always close the screen cover while the
computer is off.
• Wait at least 5 seconds after turning off the computer before turning
it back on. Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can
damage the computer’s electrical circuitry.
To turn off the computer:
1. From the Start menu, select Shut Down.
2. Select Shut Down and click OK. The computer turns off automatically.
If you have not saved a file, a dialog box will appear asking whether you
want to save it.