Turning on your computer isn’t always easy.
Some manufacturers hide the ‘on’ button – for instance, on top of the case or
flat on the front where you can’t see it. When you get your computer, don’t be
embarrassed to ask: ‘Where’s the “on” button?’
Follow these step-by-step instructions to
help you turn on your computer
Step 1: Find
the ‘on’ button. It probably looks like this (but might be square or oblong!):
Step 2: Push the button.
On some computers, the button lights up
when the computer is on. On laptops, there’s often a light on the front that
comes on. You may have to keep pushing for a couple of seconds to make this
happen, but don’t worry – you’ll soon get to know how your computer works.
If nothing happens, there are a few things
you can check easily:
·
If you’re using a laptop, the battery might
be flat. So plug in the charger, plug the charger into the mains and let the
laptop recharge. You can continue to use it while it’s doing this.
·
If you have a PC, make sure that the plug
or any of the other wires haven’t become disconnected.
·
Ensure that the monitor is turned on. Most
PC monitors have an ‘on/off’ button on the bottom corner of the screen (see
below). The button often lights up green when the monitor is on.
Step 3: Now
you need to log in.
If you’re the only user of your computer,
once it’s turned on it may go straight to the desktop:
If you’re using a public computer – for
example, in a library – you’ll be given instructions (and help if you ask for
it) on how to log in.
If you’re sharing your computer with other
people, each one will usually have their own account. When you turn on the
computer, the screen will look something like this:
When you click the icon above your name, you’ll be asked for
a password. The main user or administrator should set this up for you before
you begin. Type in your password and click the arrow.