Turning off your system 13
Turning off your system
Every time you turn off your system, shut down the operating system first.
You may lose data if you do not follow the proper procedure.
To turn off your system in Windows NT:
1 Click Start, then select Shut down the computer?, then Shut Down.
2 Click OK. The computer turns off. If you see a message saying It is now
safe to turn off your computer
, turn off the computer by pressing the power
button.
3 Turn off the monitor and peripherals.
Warning When you turn the computer off by pressing the power
button, some electric current still flows through the
computer. Before opening the computer case or
connecting or removing any peripherals, turn off the
computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cord
(if installed) or you may get an electric shock.
Important For other operating systems, such as Windows
®
2000 or
Novell
®
NetWare, refer to the appropriate operating
system software manual for instructions.
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