Tu r nin g t h e computer off
Using the Power key
To tu r n th e co mputer off using the Power key on the keyboard, follow these
instructions:
1If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any other key on the keyboard except
Caps Lock) to wake it.
For information on the sleep feature of your Macintosh see “Saving Energy
With the Energy Saver Control Panel” earlier in this chapter.
2Press and hold the Power key on the keyboard for about 2 seconds.
The following dialog box appears on the screen:
3Press the Return key on the keyboard (or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box).
Using the Shut Down command
You can also turn your computer off by using the Shut Down command in the
Special menu. Follow these steps:
1If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any key on the keyboard except Caps
Lock) to wake it.
2Move the tip of the arrow to the word “Special” at the top center of the screen.
If the word “Special” does not appear in the menu bar at the top of the
screen, you’re not working in the Finder, the program you need to be in when
you shut down your computer. Choose Finder from the Application menu
(at the far right of the menu bar). Then try step 2 again.
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Getting Started