Apple G5 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Chapter 1 Getting Started 13
Shutting Down Your Power Mac G5
If you will not use your Power Mac G5 for a day or two, you should turn it off.
To turn off your computer:
m Choose Apple () > Shut Down.
Warning: Do not turn off the computer by turning off the switch on a power strip or
by pulling out the computer’s power plug (unless you can’t turn off the computer any
other way). Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is not
shut down properly.
Warning: Shut down your Power Mac G5 before moving it. Moving your computer
while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the
inability to start up from the hard disk.
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