Apple Setting Up Your Power Macintosh G4 (PCI & AGP) - Manual (Page 23)

Setting Up 23
Turning the Computer Off
1 Open the Special menu and choose Shut Down.
If your keyboard is connected directly to one of the computer’s USB ports, you can also
press the keyboard power button (
®).
A message asks if you want to shut down your computer.
2 Press the Return key or click Shut Down on the screen.
If any applications are still open, a message asks if you want to save your work before the
computer shuts down.
If you have problems turning the computer on or off, see the troubleshooting handbook that
came with your computer for more information.
Important Do not use the switch on a power strip to turn the computer off unless you
can’t turn it off with the power button or the Shut Down command. Your files or system
software could be damaged if your computer is not shut down properly.
Also, the only way to completely disconnect power from the computer is by unplugging one
end of the power cord from the outlet or power strip or from the back of the computer.