Turning On And Off The Computer

Starting or Booting or Cold Booting
* It is the process of turning on the computer so that the computer and all the components can start working.

Re -Start Or Warm Booting
It is the process of switching the computer off and re - starting it when the computer is in use

Reasons For Warm Booting

a) When the computer freezes
b) When it is infected by computer virus
c) When a new program is installed
d) When it is overload with many programs

Turning On A Computer

STEPS

1. Check the cables connection to the system unit
2. Connect all sockets properly.
3. Remove all removable storage devices from the system unit.
4. Press on the power button of the system unit
5. Press on the power button of the monitor

Turning Off A Computer

STEPS

1. Close all application
2. Click the Start Menu
3. Click the Turn off or Shut down
4.Select turn off from the dialogue box that appears
5. Wait for the monitor screen to go off
6. Turn off the monitor by pressing the monitor power button
7. Switch off the main power supply or the socket

Self Questions
1. What is Booting
2. What is warm Booting
3. State four(4) reason for warm Booting
4. Re-arrange the following
i.  Remove all removable storage devices
ii.  Check the cable connection
iii.  Press the power button of the monitor
iv.   Press the power button of the system unit
v.   Connect all the sockets in
5. Re - arrenge the following
i.   Click the Turn off
ii.  Close all applications
iii.  Select Turn off from the dialogue box that appears
iv.   Click the start Menu
v.    Wait for the monitor screen to go off
vi.    Turn off the monitor by pressing the monitor power button