Apple PowerBook G3 User Manual

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Chapter 1

Turning the Computer Off

Always use one of the following methods to shut down the computer. If you don’t, you risk
losing any work you haven’t saved. You also risk losing any open documents.

To turn the computer off, follow these instructions:

1

If the computer is in sleep, press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard (except
for the

fn key) to wake it.

2

Press the Power button.

The following dialog box appears:

3

Press the Return key on the keyboard (or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box).

If any applications are still open, a message asks if you want to save your work before the
computer shuts down.
Note: You can also turn off the computer by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu.

What’s Next

For more information about working with your computer’s hardware, refer to the following
chapters in this manual:

To learn more about the basics of your computer’s hardware, including the expansion bays,
batteries and power, and connecting to a network, go to Chapter 2, “Using Your PowerBook
and Connecting to a Network.”

To learn how to connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers or
external monitors, go to Chapter 3, “Connecting Additional Equipment.”

To learn how to install additional memory or remove your hard disk, go to Chapter 4,
“Installing a RAM Expansion Card and Removing Your Hard Disk.”

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