LOG IN/LOG OFF/SHUT DOWN

Let us see how to log in to the computer, log off from the computer and shut down the computer properly.

Logging In

Turn on the computer. If you are the lone user, you will be taken to the Windows XP desktop directly. If there are multiple users, a welcome screen like the one displayed below will be shown with all the user accounts. Here, our aim of logging in is to enter the Windows XP desktop.

You can select your account by clicking on the appropriate username. Suppose you do not have a password, you will be directly taken to the Windows XP desktop. Suppose you do have a password, an entry box appears for typing in the password. Password is case sensitive. Care must be taken to enter the password using the appropriate case. If it is found to be correct, you will be taken to the XP desktop.

Logging Off

Logging off is the process of closing the desktop and returning to the Log In screen.

To logoff from windows, follow the steps given below.

• Save all your unsaved work
• Click the Start Button.
• Click the Log off button.(Log Off is at the bottom of the Start menu)
• You will be shown Log off Windows. Click Log off button

Shut Down the Computer

Follow these steps, if you want to shut down the computer.

• Save all your unsaved work/documents
• Click the Start button.
• Click Turn Off Computer button. You will be shown Turn Off Computer window with 3 options along with Cancel.
• If you have changed your mind not to shut down, then click Cancel.
• Otherwise, click Turn off button to shut down the computer.
• Suppose you have dual operating system and want to switch over to the other operating system, then you can click Restart button.
• There is yet another Choice 'Stand By'. This action will save power. If you have Hibernate facility, you can make use of it. Place the cursor on Stand By button and press Shift key,Stand By will change into Hibernate. If you click the Hibernate button and Switch off computer, the computer can be started comparatively quickly, in the next time, when you open the system.