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Getting Started

Turning off the computer

When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using.

If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first.

For information on using Standby, see “Using and configuring Standby mode” on page 78.

Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands

Depending on the operating system installed, use the following steps to turn off your computer.

Turn Off

For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer:

1Click Start, and then Turn off computer. The Turn off computer dialog box appears.

(Sample Image) Turn off computer Windows® dialog box2Click Turn Off.The computer shuts down completely.