Shutting Down

After learning how to open programs, move them around, close them, and work with their menus , you might be tired out, so it's time to learn how to shut down Lindows. Rather than just turning your computer off, it's important that you shut things down properly so that Lindows can turn off all the lights, lock the doors, and make sure everyone is tucked in.

Turning Off the Computer

If you are completely finished with your session and want to turn the computer off, following is the proper procedure.

  1. Close any open applications , making sure that you first save anything that you were working on.

  2. Click on the Launch button . A menu will appear.

  3. Click on Logout/QuickRestart . You will be presented with several options.

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  4. Select the Shutdown option .

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Logging Off

Rather than turning off the computer entirely, you may wish to either log on as a different user or leave the computer available for someone else to log on.

  1. Close any open applications , making sure that you first save anything that you were working on.

  2. Click on Logout/QuickRestart . You will be presented with several options.

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  3. Select the Logout option .

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Restarting

Occasionally something will go wrong with your computer. Let's face it ”they aren't perfect, despite what some people in the computer club will tell you. They are just machines. Although it's rare in Lindows, there are some instances where you will need to restart your computer.

  1. Close any open applications , making sure that you first save anything that you were working on.

  2. Click on Logout / QuickRestart . A menu will appear.

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  3. Select the QuickRestart option .

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Lindows Fast & Easy
Lindows Fast & Easy (Fast & Easy (Premier Press))
ISBN: 1592000606
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 152

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