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Turning off your computer – Dell Alienware M11x R3 (Early 2011) User Manual

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS

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Turning Off Your Computer

CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs

before you turn off your laptop.

1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2. Click Start

→ Shut Down.

The laptop turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.

3. Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer

and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating
system, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off.