How to Turn Off the Dell Inspiron 15

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The Inspiron 15 can be turned off using the “shut down” command or by pressing the Power button when the computer fails to respond.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Exit out of all open programs on your computer.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of your screen using your mouse to access the Charms sidebar menu.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Click on “Settings” and select “Power.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Click on “Shut down.
    Your computer will shut down its operating system and power off completely within a few moments.
    • Press and hold down the power button if your Dell Inspiron does not power off completely after shutting down the operating system.
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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Close out of all open programs on your computer.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click on the Start menu and select “Shut Down.
    Your computer will shut down its operating system and turn off completely within a few moments.
    • Press and hold down the power button if your Dell Inspiron 15 does not turn itself off completely after shutting down the operating system.[1]
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    I can't access the shut down menu, what should I do?
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    Press Alt and F4 simultaneously. The shut down menu will appear on the center of the screen and you can make your selection. If that fails, simply press the power button and keep it pressed until the screen blacks out.
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    Where is the Power Button on the Dell Inspiron?
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    It is located in the top right corner of the keyboard. It is the circle with the vertical line on it.
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    What do I do if my computer is stuck shutting down?
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    Hold the on/off button until it shuts down, then do it again to restart. If that doesn't work, take out the battery and put it back.
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      • Do not turn off your Dell Inspiron 15 using the Power button unless your computer is not shutting down correctly using the “shut down” command. Manually turning off your computer may eventually lead to problems with your computer’s hard drive and Windows operating system.
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