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Turning the computer off, Control strip, Turning the computer off with the power key – Apple PowerBook (2400c) User Manual

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Control Strip

The Control Strip gives you a quick and easy way to monitor and update your
PowerBook’s power management options and other useful features. For
instructions on using the Control Strip, see “How do I use the Control Strip?”
in the “Customizing Your Computer” topic area of Mac OS Guide, available
in the Guide (h) menu.

Turning the computer off

Always use one of the following methods to shut down the computer. If you
don’t, you risk losing any work you haven’t previously saved on a disk. You
also risk losing any open documents.

Turning the computer off with the Power key

To turn the computer off, press the Power key. Detailed instructions follow.

1

If the computer is in sleep, press the Power key (or any key on the keyboard except Caps

Lock) to wake it.

For information on the sleep feature of your Macintosh PowerBook, see
“Putting the Computer to Sleep,” later in this chapter.

2

Press and hold the Power key for about two seconds.

The following dialog box appears on the screen:

3

Press the Return key on the keyboard (or click the Shut Down button in the dialog box).

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