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

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.