Turning off your computer – Gateway E-4100 User Manual
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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.
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.