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Chapter 2. Learning the basics
To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following.
•Click and select Sleep from the Start menu.
•Press Fn + F1.
Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.
To wake the computer, do one of the following.
•Press the power button.
•Press any key on the keyboard.
Shutting down your computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.
To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down from the Start menu.
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