Power management, Shutting down the computer, 6 power management – HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G2 Tablet User Manual

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Power management

NOTE:

A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term

power button is used

throughout this guide to mean both types of power controls.

Shutting down the computer

CAUTION:

Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down.

The shutdown command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off

the display and computer.

Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions:

When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer

When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal

Serial Bus (USB) port

When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended

period

Although you can turn off the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is to use

the Windows shutdown command:

NOTE:

If the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or

Hibernation before shutdown is possible by briefly pressing the power button.

1.

Save your work and close all open programs.

2.

From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen.

3.

Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down.

– or –

Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen, select Shut down, and then

select Shut down.

If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the

following emergency procedures in the sequence provided:

Press

ctrl

+

alt

+

delete

. Click the Power icon, and then click Shut Down.

Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.

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