2.Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the disk/ disc.
If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk.
Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could cause loss of data.
Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data loss.
3.Click the power icon (
) on the Start screen and then select Shut down.
4.Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately - wait a short period to avoid any potential damage.
Restarting the computer
Certain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if:
You change certain computer settings.
If you need to restart the computer, there are several ways this can be achieved:
Click the power icon (
) on the Start screen and then select Restart.
In the Settings charm, click Power and then select Restart.
Press CTRL, ALT and DEL simultaneously (once) to display the menu window, and then select Restart by clicking the power icon (
) in the
Sleep Mode
If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this mode data is maintained in the computer's main memory so that when you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.
When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always completely shut down the computer. This includes turning off any wireless communication functionalities, and cancelling settings that reactivate the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function. Failure to completely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating system to reactivate and run
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