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Similarly, each laptop has a power button. We press the power button to switch
                  on a laptop. To switch off the laptop, follow the same steps as you would to

                  shut down a desktop computer.

                                                                       Life Skills & Values

                                         “We should not switch off the main power
                                         supply button without safely shutting
                                         down the computer. It may cause harm
                                         to the computer.”
                                                                            - Mr Techie




                         Hashtag

                        #Booting: Process of starting a computer and making it ready for use
                        #Maximize: Allowing the user to enlarge a window of applications






                        REVISIT


                    ▶   To start a computer means to switch it on.

                    ▶   The screen that appears after we switch on the computer is called the desktop.
                    ▶   There are many icons on the desktop.

                    ▶   Shutting down a computer means to switch it off.






                                                     ASSESS YOURSELF



                  1.  Tick ( ) the correct option.


                      a.  What are the small pictures present on the desktop called?

                           (i)  Icons                       (ii)  Programs                     (iii)  Wallpaper

                      b.  What is the first screen that appears after starting a computer called?


                           (i)  Paint                       (ii)  Desktop                      (iii)  Icons

                      c.  Which of these have the Shut down option?

                           (i)  Title bar                   (ii)  Accessories                  (iii)  Start Menu




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