User Manual

Turning o your computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before you turn o your computer.
1 Turning o your computer:
• In Windows 10 (using a touch enabled device or mouse):
1
Click or tap .
2 Click or tap and then click or touch Shut down.
• In Windows 8 (using a touch enabled device):
1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
2
Tap and then tap Shut down
• In Windows 8 (using a mouse):
1 Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
2
Click and then click Shut down.
• In Windows 7:
1 Click Start.
2 Click Shut Down.
2 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned o. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn o
when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them o.
After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any 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, rst plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
3 Replace the battery.
4 Replace the base cover.
5 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
6 Turn on your computer.
Working on your computer
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