When this phrase is
clicked, the Shut Down menu will appear, allowing you to hibernate shut
down, or Restart the computer. To use this feature, refer to the Start
Up and Shut Down portion of Level 1.
· Stand by
When
a computer is left alone for a while, it goes into “sleep” or “stand
by” mode to save energy. In stand by mode, the computer slows down its
inner processes because they are not being used. The computer also
blacks out the monitor. If
You
wish to use a computer and the monitor is dark, check to see if it is
in stand by before you try to start it up. Usually the computer has a
green light on or near the power button that signifies that it is on,
but in stand by mode. To “wake it up,” move the mouse or hit a key on
the keyboard. If you do not realize that the computer is in stand by and
you try to turn it on with the power button, the computer will wake up
and a dialogue box will appear, but it will not damage the computer.
· Turn Off
Click
here and Windows XP saves any unsaved work before turning off your
computer Most newer – type monitors are also turn off automatically.
· Restart
This
also saves your work and shuts down your computer, but it starts it up
again right way Click on this option after making changes to some of
your windows setting and you want these to take effect, or after
installing some programs.
· Hibernate
Hibernate
only appears on some computers. If you don’t see it initially, hold
down the shift key and stand by button is replaced by the hibernate
button. Its function is similar to the stand by mode, but it also saves
whatever is in memory at the time to your hard disk. So when you turn
your PC back on, the memory state is loaded automatically on your
desktop and open programs appear just as you left them- you can then
simply carry on from the point you left off. The Hibernate mode is not
as sage as the turn off option so try and avoid using it
Switch User
Click
here if someone else wants to use your computer for few minutes. The
welcome screen is displayed, from where you can log on a new user.
· Steps to Log Off/Switch User on your Computer
Ì Click on Start Button.
Ì Click on Log Off option
ÌClick on Switch User/Log Off button.
