Turning off the computer – Dell Dimension 4300 User Manual
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Turning Off the Computer
NOTICE:
To prevent data loss, you must turn off your computer through the
Start menu rather than by pressing the power button.
HINT:
If you are having
difficulty turning off your
computer, see "General
Program Problems” on
page 40.
Windows XP
1
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2
Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer.
3
Click Turn off.
The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process
finishes.
4
Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power.
Windows Me and Windows 2000
1
Save and exit any programs and files you have open.
2
Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.
3
Click the pull-down menu under What do you want the computer to
do?.
4
Click Shut down and then click OK.
The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process
finishes.
5
Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power.
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