Gateway fx6800 Reference Guide

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CHAPTER 1: Setting Up and Getting Started
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To put your computer to sleep:
 
1
Click 
 (Start), then click
 (power). The 
computer saves your session and partially shuts down 
to save power.
2
To “wake” your computer, press a key on the keyboard 
or press the power button.
To turn off your computer:
 
1
Click 
 (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, 
then click Shut Down.
 
The computer turns off.
2
To completely disconnect all power (such as for 
servicing internal components), also disconnect the 
power cord.
Restarting (rebooting) your 
computer
If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse 
input, you may need to restart (reboot) your computer.
To restart your computer:
 
1
Click 
 (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, 
then click Restart. Your computer turns off, then turns 
on again.
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