24 www.gateway.comChapter 3: Getting StartedWaking up your computerWhen you have not used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off yourcomputer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the powerindicator flashes.If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to “wake”it up.Turning off your computerTo turn off your computer:1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens.2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer.Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see“Changing Power-Saving Settings” inUsing Your Computer which hasbeen included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start,All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.Warning When you turn off your computer, certain components in the powersupply and system board remain energized. In order to remove allelectrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord andmodem cable from the wall outlets. We recommend disconnecting thepower cord and modem cable when your computer will not be usedfor long periods.Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option inWindows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power buttonfor about five seconds, then release it.
