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Computer and Monitor How to Turn Them On and Off Correctly
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Objective The learner will demonstrate the ability to turn on and off the computer, laptop and monitor correctly.
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Computer What is a computer? The computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve and process data. You can use a computer to type documents, send email and browse the Web. In order to turn on the computer, you must depress the “on/off” button which is found either on the front of the monitor, back of the computer or on the software program.
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On/Off Button on a Monitor Step on how to turn on or off the computer: With your finger, depress the button on the monitor to turn it on or off.
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On/Off Button on a Laptop
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Back of CPU
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More On/Off Buttons
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Why You Should Always Shut Down Your Computer Properly Using the power button to shut the PC down is not a good idea! If you use the power button to turn the PC off, you could loose your work! You should always follow the correct procedure to shut your computer down safely. There are a few things that you need to do before shutting down your PC.
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Checklist: Make sure you have saved your work! Click on the Microsoft Office Button to save your documents.Microsoft Office Button Give your file a meaningful name when you save it, it helps you to find it later. Check that you have removed any disks, cd or USB data stick. Make sure that you have closed any programs you have open before shutting down. If you have forgotten to save any work, you will be reminded to do so when you close the applications.
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Correct Procedure for Shutting Down Click on the start icon. Click the “Turn Off Computer” button on the back.“Turn Off Computer” button Click the “Turn Off Computer” icon that appears in the center of your screen. Your computer should now shut down. The above procedure is the same for a laptop. Congratulations! You have learned how to shut down a PC or laptop safely.
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Short Quiz ______ the power button to shut the PC down is not a good idea. usingshutsafely
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If you use the power button to turn the PC off, you could ____your work! fileopenloose
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You should always use the correct procedure to _____ your computer down safely. openshutloose
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