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3. Using Your Computer
This chapter contains information on using your new CTL system and its components, as well as
some tips on how to achieve maximum performance from your computer.
Turning Your System On
The Power and Reset buttons for most systems are located on the front of the computer case
and are clearly marked. Refer to “General Controls and Indicators,” described later in this chapter
for more information on the operation of these buttons.
Turning Your System Off
To turn your system off, always use the shutdown procedure described below.
CAUTION! Failure to follow the shutdown procedure as outlined below could cause loss of data
and possible damage to the system files that are required to boot (start) the computer.
Shutdown Procedure
1. Save your work.
2. Make sure all jobs such as printing, faxing, or file transfers have finished.
3. Exit (close) all open applications.
4. If you are using Windows® XP, Windows® 98, Windows® 2000 Professional or
Windows® ME, click Start at the bottom left of your screen, then select Shut Down. Click
Shut Down from the menu that appears.
5. If you are using Windows® NT® 4.0, follow the directions in step 4. After you click Shut
Down, wait until you see It is now safe to shut off your computer, and then press
Power on the front of your computer.
NOTE Some computers require you to press and hold Power for about four seconds to turn off
the computer. In this case, pressing and releasing Power too quickly will cause the computer to
go into "suspend" mode.
Restarting Your System
There may be times when you may need to restart (reboot) the system without shutting it down,
such as when you add certain software to your computer. If you wish to restart your computer,
make sure you follow Steps 1-3 of the Shutdown Procedure, described above, before restarting.
There are four basic Restart Procedures. The one you use depends on the situation that best