User Guide - Windows 8

Button
Component Description
Power button
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When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep (disabled by default).
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding the power button will
result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft®
Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and
hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the
computer.
To learn more about your power settings:
1.
From the Start screen, type power.
2. Select Settings, and then select Power options, or
see
Managing power on page 29.
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