Using the shut down command – Toshiba PORTEGE R700 series User Manual

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Getting Started

Turning off the computer

Using the Shut down command

The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer
without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This
command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating
system, and then turns off your computer.

To turn off your computer using the Shut down command:

1

Click Start.

(Sample Image) Shut down button

2

Click the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the
Start menu.

The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the
operating system, and then turns off.

Turning off the computer more quickly

You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button.

To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Power
Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’s power button
puts the computer into Sleep mode.

1

Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

Shut down button

Start button

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