How to Start and Shut Down a Computer

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

Wait while the computer boots 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

Enter your user name and password, then click “OK 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

Your computer is now ready to use.

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

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

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

Please wait while your computer shuts down.