Gateway E-5400 - Manual (Page 20)

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 click Shut down the computer? (Windows NT), then select 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).
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