Gateway 6400 User Manual
Turning off your system
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Turning off your system
Every time you turn off your system, shut down the operating system first.
You may lose data if you do not follow the proper procedure.
You may lose data if you do not follow the proper procedure.
To turn off your system in Windows NT:
1
Click
Start
, then select
Shut down the computer?
, then
Shut Down
.
2
Click
OK
. The computer turns off. If you see a message saying
It is now
safe to turn off your computer
, turn off the computer by pressing the power
button.
3
Turn off the monitor and peripherals.
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, then unplug the power cord and modem cord
(if installed) or you may get an electric shock.
button, some electric current still flows through the
computer. Before opening the computer case or
connecting or removing any peripherals, turn off the
computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cord
(if installed) or you may get an electric shock.
Important
For other operating systems, such as Windows
®
2000 or
Novell
®
NetWare, refer to the appropriate operating
system software manual for instructions.
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