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Learning the Basics
Using Turn Off or Shut down
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❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode
in which you left it, including all open programs and files
you were using.
If you power down using Standby and the battery discharges
fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work
first.
For more information about the Standby, see “Using
Standby” on page 111. For information about going into
Standby mode more quickly, see “Going into Standby mode
more quickly” on page 112.
Using Turn Off or Shut down
If you are using the Windows
®
XP Home operating system,
or are using the Windows
®
XP Pro operating system and are
not a member of a domain, power off the computer as
follows:
1 Click Start, Turn off computer.
The Turn off computer window appears.
Sample Turn off computer window
2 Click Turn Off.
The computer turns itself off.