How to Start and Shut Down a Computer

1. How to Start and Shut Down a Computer

2. To start the computer, press the start button on the CPU tower.

3. Wait while the computer boots. When it is finished booting, it will show a dialogue box that will ask for a username and password: ? x Enter Password OK User Name Password Cancel

4. Enter your user name and password, then click “OK.”(Because your password is a secret, only “*” will be shown on the screen.) ? x Enter Password OK User Name student Password ********* Cancel

5. Your computer is now ready to use.

6. To shut down your computer, click “Start” on the main menu. My Computer Recycle Bin Start

7. Programs Favorites Documents Settings Help Run Log Off Suspend Shut down Start Highlight and click on “Shut Down”.

8. You will see a gray dialogue box. Click “Shut Down,” then click “OK.” My Computer x Shut Down Windows What do you want the computer to do? Shut Down Restart Restart in MS-DOS mode Recycle Bin OK Cancel Help Start

9. Please wait while your computer shuts down.