Dell Alienware 18 (Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 11)

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Before You Begin
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected
Devices
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit
all open programs before you turn off your computer.
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system
installed on your computer.
• Windows 8:
Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to open
the Charms sidebar, and then click
Settings → Power → Shut Down .
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
• Windows 7:
Click Start and click Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation
of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4 Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your
computer.
5 After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for about 5
seconds to ground the system board.
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