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Using Shut down
❖While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery
power.
❖When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery
power than does Shut down or Hibernation.
❖On restarting, the computer returns to the mode in which you
left it, and opens all the programs and files you were using.
NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and
the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be
sure to save your work often.
Using Shut down
To power down the computer using the Shut down command,
click Start, Shut Down, select Shutd own, then click OK.
Sample Shut Down Windows dialog box
The computer turns itself off.

Shutting down more quickly

You can also shut down the computer by either pressing the power
button or closing the display panel.