Shutting Down the Computer

SHUTTING DOWN A

COMPUTER

GRADE 1

CLOSING THE COMPUTER AND ALL THE

APPLICATIONS IS CALLED

SHUT DOWN.

•It is very important to shut down

the computer properly

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DON’T TURN OFF THE

COMPUTER PROPERLY?

1. The computer can start to run

very slow.

2. The computer needs “sleep” just like people.

Leaving your computer on all day can cause the hardware

inside to get old faster.

3. When your computer is being wonky, loading
slowly, and freezing often, ask yourself when was

the last time you shut down your computer.

Multiple Choice

What does a computer need?

• Sleep

• Food

Multiple Choice

Which Word means to turn off the computer?

• Close Out

• Shut Down

HOW TO SHUT DOWN A COMPUTER

STEP 1

• Locate the start button.

• Your start button may

look like or

Multiple Choice

Which picture is the Start Button?

STEP 2

• Click the Shut Down

button

STEP 3

• Turn off the Monitor from

it’s Power Button.

• Some power buttons may

be found on the underside
of the monitor.

Multiple Choice

Which picture is the Power Button?

Draw

Can you draw the power button?