1.
If you have entered data, either save it to the HDD/SSD or to other
storage media.
2.
Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the disk/
disc.
If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may
lose data or damage the disk.
Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so
could cause loss of data.
Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or
remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause
data loss.
3.
Click the
Settings
charm.
4.
Click
Power
and then select
Shut down
.
5.
Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately - wait
a short period to avoid any potential damage.
Restarting the computer
Certain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if:
You change certain computer settings.
If you need to restart the computer, there are two ways this can be
achieved:
In the
Settings
charm, click
Power
and then select
Restart
.
Press
CTRL
,
ALT
and
DEL
simultaneously (once) to display the menu
window, and then select
Restart
by clicking the power icon ( ) in the
lower-right corner.
Before restarting the computer, be sure to save your data.
Sleep Mode
If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power without
exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this
mode data is maintained in the computer's main memory. When you turn
on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.
When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places
where electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always completely
shut down the computer. This includes turning off any wireless
communication functionalities, and cancelling settings that reactivate the
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