Basic Computer Course 1: Turn on and off

Finally the day has come. A computer at your desk, only yours. It’s new, shiny, has everything … I only lack one thing: knowing how to use.
If the first thing you did when you turn on the computer is ask for help from your children, grandchildren … or if you want to be able to go online like the others, print a ticket or send an email to your sister and not know how from Softonic want to help.
Welcome to Basic Computer Course from scratch, from Softonic. And, for starters, go with the beginning …
Computer off and on
First of all, and it might sound silly, you have to know how a computer works. If you have a desktop PC, you need to plug into the mains.
If you have been given a laptop computer or laptop , you have two options: connect to power or use the battery . In the latter case, as if it were a flashlight, you can only do so until it is exhausted.
Enchufado y con bateria
VS plugged in with battery
Come when you were expecting. Probably already have done: turn on the machine. First of all, you have to know that the computer takes a while before you can start using it . During that time, which usually lasts a few seconds and a couple of minutes, depending on the computer, prepare everything you need to be able to start working.
When I can start typing?
Once you start your computer, you can not do anything until you see a Welcome screen . Depending on the installed system, you’ll see a screen similar to this:
Before, it is very likely to spend a few seconds and see a disturbing black screen. Do not worry, if your computer and monitor are properly connected, it is likely that there is no problem.
What are the users?
For now, no need to complicate your life. But it is good to know that if you are using a computer shared with others, you may want to have your own user. What is that? Imagine that you like take a screen shot of the house of your people and your child will use the computer for work and do not want to annoy a document from the school. Creating users, you can avoid ill elderly.
A good option to avoid trouble if you share the PC is that everyone thinks your user account. It sounds like to show your passport before you start using the computer.
What is the Dashboard?
The sign that you can start using your computer will have it when you see the desktop . This is where it all begins , hence the name. Does it seem empty? Do not worry, from there you can find everything. Of course, patience.
Desktop image, where it all begins
Long way to go. For now, let’s imagine you’ve had enough. We as the second part:
How do you turn off your computer?
Not everything is so simple. If you turn down the power button, does not mean to turn it off you have to do the same. Typically, you need to do otherwise. Why? Right now you have not opened any programs, nor are printing any document, but what if you were doing? It would be all too appropriate cut in half, you must first tell the computer to prepare to shut down the engine room . Moreover, if you could suddenly lose data or damage your computer.
Shut down your computer, go to Start> Shutdown .
You may want to choose other options, clicking the arrow on the menu:
* Off: To turn off the PC completely. It is the best option if you will not utlized the computer until after a while.
* Sleep: If you think back to the PC in a short time, this option is impractical because the computer will not shut off completely and you can reuse more quickly.
* Logout: If you only want your user session, for use by someone else, choose this option. If you created a password, you must enter it when you reopen the session.
* Restart: If you want to reboot the computer for any reason. Usually not necessary unless they ask a program, you have performance problems, etc.
What if I have a laptop?
In the case of laptops, there are other possibilities. Normally, when you close the lid , the computer will often enter a state called suspended . To understand, it is as if taking a nap.
If for a moment, suspend is a good choice. However , if you want to completely turn off your computer, your choice is better off . Between the two options, the option to hibernate , with which the computer rests more deeply but never to be turned off completely. Does your advantage? You can return to where you were, without restarting the computer, without consuming energy.
Hibernate is an alternative partial shutdown in laptops
Ready for bed? Goodnight computer.
"It turns the computer as a professional? Then wait for our next installment of basic phone information. Read the next episode on Wednesday to continue your learning in the incredible world of computers and the Internet.
In the next chapter: The mouse and keyboard.
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