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Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your
computer.
1.
Turning off your computer (Windows 8.1):
•
Using a touch enabled device:
a. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
b. Select
and then select Shut down.
or
a. On the Home screen, touch
•
Using a mouse:
a. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
b. Click
and then select Shut down.
or
a. On the Home screen, click
2.
Turning off your computer (Windows 7):
a. Click Start
.
b. Click Shut Down.
or
a. Click Start
.
b. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu, and then click Log off.
3.
Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically
turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.
After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on
your computer.
1.
Replace the cover.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
2.
Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
3.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4.
Turn on your computer.
5.
If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running Dell Diagnostics.
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and then select Shut down.
and then select Shut down.
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