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Waking up your computer, Turning off your computer – Gateway E-2300 User Manual

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Waking up your computer

When you have not used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your
computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power
indicator flashes.

If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to “wake”
it up.

Turning off your computer

To turn off your computer:

1

Click

Start

,

then click

Turn Off Computer

. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens.

2

Click

Turn Off

. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer.

Tips & Tricks

For more information about changing the power button mode, see
“Changing Power-Saving Settings” in

Using Your Computer which has

been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

Warning

When you turn off your computer, certain components in the power
supply and system board remain energized. In order to remove all
electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and
modem cable from the wall outlets. We recommend disconnecting the
power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used
for long periods.

For more information about changing the power button mode, see
“Changing Power-Saving Settings” in

Using Your Computer which has

been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

Important

If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in
Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button
for about five seconds, then release it.