Gateway E-5250 - Manual (Page 16)

Getting Started 7
Turning Off Your System
Every time you turn off your system, shut down the Windows NT operating
system first. You may lose data if you do not follow the proper procedure.
1. On the Taskbar, click Start .
2. Click Shut Down.
3. Select Shut down the computer?
4. Click OK.
5. When you see a message saying It is now safe to turn off your computer,
press your computer’s power button to turn off the computer. Then
turn off the monitor and peripherals.
To turn off your system
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 and then unplug
the power cord from the
electrical outlet.