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Learning the Basics
Powering down the computer
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the telephone number for the dial-up connection. To set up
the network connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard:
1Click Start and point to All Programs.
2Point to Accessories, then to Communications.
3Click Network Setup Wizard or Network
Connections.
4Enter the phone number of your network connection and
let the program dial the number.
The computer connects with the network.
Powering down the computer
NOTE: Pushing the power button before shutting down the
Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work.
Make sure the system indicator panel’s disk light and the drive-in-
use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being
accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk and/or drive.
When you power down the computer, you have three options
to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Standby and
Hibernation.
TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of these options to power
down your computer, save your files and make sure the disk
activity lights are off.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all,
wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.

Turn Off or Shut down command

The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the
computer. The Windows® XP Home operating system uses