Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,824,298,954 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

power down

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Acronyms, Idioms, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.02 sec.

power down

To turn off the computer in an orderly manner by making sure all applications have been closed normally and then shutting the power.


power down [¦pau̇·ər ¦dau̇n]
(computer science)
To exit from any running programs and remove floppy- and hard-disk cartridges before switching the computer off.


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
A new feature-Instant Off-enables users to power down and unplug the projector immediately, eliminating delays often associated with cool-down cycles.
The Electronic Engine Management (EEM) provides high power with consistent power down to 1,700 revolutions per minute and also increases torque across the entire speed range.
Both clock generators can be used for peripherals in various power down modes to conserve power.
 
Encyclopedia browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Encyclopedia
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2010 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.