Highland Park Elementary Library & Media Center


computer with a black screen Daily Computer Routine

When to Logout and When to Shut Down

 

In the morning, turn both the base and monitor on by pressing the power buttons.

In the afternoon, log out by clicking the smiley face icon on the desktop. Do not shut down the computer. Turn off the monitor by pressing the power button.

Turn the monitor on by pressing power button.

Log out by clicking the smiley face icon on the desktop. Do not shut down the computer. Turn off the monitor by pressing the power button.

  • Go to Start button
  • Choose Shut Down
  • Click on arrow and choose "Shut Down" and then click OK
  • Turn off the monitor by pressing the power button.

screen shot of the Shut Down menu

 

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