Turning off your computer — Windows 7
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before
you turn off your computer.
1.
Click
Start
.
2.
Click
Shut Down
.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer and all 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 about 6 seconds to turn them off.
After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that you connect external devices, cards, and
cables before turning on your computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular
Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
1.
Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as
an ExpressCard.
2.
Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then
plug it into the computer.
3.
Replace the battery.
4.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5.
Turn on your computer.
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