Turning off your system
Every time you turn off your system, shut down the operating system first. You may lose data if you do not follow the proper procedure.
To turn off your system in Windows 95:
1On the taskbar, click Start.
2Click Shut Down.
3Select Shut down the computer?
4Click Yes. The computer turns off.
5Turn off the monitor and peripherals.
To turn off your system in Windows NT or Windows 98:
1Click Start, then select Shut Down (Windows 98) or Shut down the computer? (Windows NT).
2Select Shut Down.
3Click OK. The computer turns off. If you see a message saying It is now safe to turn off your computer (Windows NT only), turn off the computer by pressing the power button.
4Turn off the monitor and peripherals.
Warning When you turn the computer off by pressing the power button, some electric current still flows through the computer. Before opening the computer case or connecting or removing any peripherals, turn off the computer and then unplug the power cord and modem cord (if installed).
Important You can use the power button to turn off your system if the system does not respond to commands. However, you must hold the power button in for 4 seconds to turn it off (Windows 95 and Windows 98 only).
14System Setup