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How do I turn off Switch?

To turn your console completely off (Press and hold the POWER Button for 3 seconds) Press and hold the POWER Button for 3 seconds to bring up the Power Menu. If you want to turn the console off completely, select "Power Options" → "Turn Off". * If you need to save your game, please do so before turning off the console.
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How do you turn off a Nintendo Switch with a controller?

Press the black button on top of your controller and you should see the lights turn off. If you weren't already aware, pressing the power button quickly on your Switch will only put the device to sleep. This is why, when you tap the power button when the screen is off, the Nintendo Switch wakes up so quickly.
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Should I turn off my Nintendo Switch?

As with any electronic device, it's a good idea to turn a Nintendo Switch console off if you're not using it. This lets the hardware rest, resets any potentially glitchy software, and allows the batteries to charge faster. If you're just taking a break, then the Switch's Sleep Mode is a better choice.
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Can a Switch be turned on or off?

Hold the power button in to turn the console off or on. Tap the power button to put the Nintendo Switch into Sleep Mode. The method applies to both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite.
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How do I know if my switch is off?

The power-on symbol, as per IEC 60417-5007, on a button or toggle switch, means that the control will turn on the equipment. 1 or | means on. The power-off symbol, as per IEC 60417-5008, on a button or toggle, indicates that using the control will disconnect power to the device. 0 or ◯ means off.
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How to TURN OFF Nintendo Switch Completely & Save Battery Life (Easy Method)

Which side of a switch is off?

If there's no gravity, then on is outward, off is inward (because if it's stuck pressed, it's often better to be off). Generally, make the 'safe' position for the most stable state, whether on or off.
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What is the safest way to turn off the Nintendo Switch?

Pressing the POWER Button for a short time will make the console enter Sleep Mode. This is the recommended way to turn off the console as it will quickly suspend whatever game you happen to be playing. Pressing the POWER Button again for a short time will allow you to resume playing from where you left off.
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Is it bad to leave Switch on dock?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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Is it OK to leave an electric Switch on?

If you leave a device plugged in and switched on, it will use electricity even if the device isn't actually in use. This is why experts advise you to switch off the object at the plug socket, so electrical current is unable to flow through.
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Should I turn off Nintendo Switch or Sleep Mode?

Use sleep mode when it's in the dock or on a power cord, or when it's unpowered but going to be asleep for less than a day or two. That's about how long the battery lasts when sleeping with wifi enabled. If it's going to be unused and unpowered for longer than a couple of days, it's worth manually powering down.
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Do Joy-Cons charge if the Switch is off?

In order for the Joy-Con controllers to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.
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Do Joy-Cons drain Switch battery?

If your JoyCons are already fully charged, then it will use less battery to keep them charged, but if they are on 0%, then you can expect the Switch battery life to drain faster to simultaneously fill up those JoyCons.
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Which is power button on Nintendo Switch?

First, locate the power button on your Nintendo Switch. This is on the top side of the Switch itself (not the dock), to the left of the volume buttons. It's a circular button with a power icon on it.
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Why is my Switch hot when docked?

If the air intake or air vent is obstructed, your console may become hot. Please move your console so there's at least 10 cm of space around the console's air intake and air vent. Alternatively, if the air intake or air vent is dusty, use a vacuum cleaner or similar to remove the dust.
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How long does Switch battery last?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours. For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours.
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How long do Joycons take to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Why won t my Nintendo Switch turn off?

Hold down the POWER Button for at least 20 seconds to force the console to power off, then remove any game cards or microSD cards. Power on the console and perform a system update. If the issue persists, power off the console again, then initialize the console without deleting save data.
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How do you keep a Switch from dying?

Below are the translated steps.
  1. Go to 'System Settings', 'Sleep Mode' and set 'Auto-Sleep (Playing on Console Screen)' to 'Never'.
  2. Have the Switch undocked in portable mode, with no AC power connected.
  3. Start a game and leave it untouched, for example on a Title Screen.
  4. Leave the Switch alone with the screen on.
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What position is on and off on the on off switch?

A simple on-off switch

This is type of switch is called SPST (single pole, single throw) and its action is described as ON-OFF. The switch mechanism has two positions: closed = on and open = off, but it is called 'single throw' because only one position conducts.
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Why does my light stay on when switch is off?

Faulty switch: The switch itself may be faulty and not able to properly turn off the circuit that controls the lights. Wiring issue: There could be an issue with the wiring, such as a short circuit or a loose connection, that is allowing electricity to flow to the lights even when the switch is off.
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What is the main switch off?

The main circuit breaker, usually located inside the main panel at the top, shuts off all of the electricity to the house. In a dire emergency, this is the one to turn off. Otherwise, shut off only the breaker that serves the problem circuit—that way, other parts of your house will continue to have lights and power.
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