1-8 User’s Manual
Satellite C650/C650D, Satellite Pro C650/C650D
Turning Off The Power
The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down
Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.
Shut Down Mode
When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and
the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen the next time
it is turned on.
1. If you have entered data, either save it to the hard disk drive or to other
storage media.
2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the
CD/DVD or floppy diskette.
3. Click Start.
4. Click the Shut down button ( ).
5. Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
■ Make sure the Optical Disc Drive indicator is off. If you turn off the
power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may lose data or
damage the disk.
■ Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so
could cause loss of data.
■ Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or
remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data
loss.
Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately - wait
a short period to avoid any potential damage.