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4 - Shut Down

At the end of class, do the following.

1 - Saving Files

If you're using CDs or DVDs, skip ahead.

If you're using a USB flash drive, do the following.

1) Save your photographs to your USB flash drive.

2) Remove the USB flash drive according to the manufacturer's instructions.

In the absence of instructions, eject the USB flash drive to avoid any chance of corrupting your files.

Do one of the following.

• Press the Eject key.

The key has an upward pointing arrow with a horizontal line underneath.

It's located in the top right position on the keyboard.

• If your keyboard doesn't have an eject key, Press the F12 key, and hold for a few seconds.

If you press and release the key quickly, Dashboard will open.

• Press Command + e.

• Press Control, click on the drive icon, and select Eject.

• Drag the icon for the disk drive to the Trash icon in the Dock.

3) Skip ahead.

2 - Close Photoshop Elements

There are several ways to close a program.

Do one of the following.

• Press Command + q.

• Click on the name of the program in the menu bar, and select Quit program.

• Right click on the program's icon in the Dock, and select Quit.

If your mouse has only one button, press Control and click, to right click.

3 - Computer Off

You'll probably be instructed to leave your computer on.

If not, do the one of the following.

• Click the Apple menu in the menu bar (top left corner of the monitor screen), and select Shut Down.

• Press Control + Eject, and select Shut Down.

• Press and release the power button, and select Shut Down.

The next section has shortcuts, resources, and discusses what to do if Photoshop Elements or the computer crash.

To continue, use the menu above, or click Next below.

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