Compaq Presario 6200 Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 & 8000 Series - Page 41

Turning Off the Computer

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Using the Computer The two ways to use the Volume icon are: 1. Click the Volume icon on the taskbar. 2. Adjust the volume. 3. When you are satisfied with the sound level, click outside the Volume window to close this window. Or 1. Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control settings window opens. 2. Adjust the volume. 3. When you are satisfied with the sound level, click the Close box (the X in the corner) to close this window. Getting Started Turning Off the Computer When you are finished working or playing on the computer, it is a good idea to shut down the computer and turn it off. You can turn off the computer without pressing any buttons on the computer chassis. To Turn Off the Computer 1. Close any open software programs. To close programs, click the X in the upper-right corner of each window. 2. Click Start on the taskbar. 3. Click Turn Off Computer. 4. Click Turn Off. 5. Turn off the monitor. For information on alternatives to turning off the computer, see "Saving Energy" on page 3-31. 3-29

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Getting Started
3–29
Using the Computer
The two ways to use the Volume icon are:
1. Click the
Volume
icon on the taskbar.
2. Adjust the volume.
3. When you are satisfied with the sound level,
click outside the Volume window to close
this window.
Or
1. Double-click the
Volume
icon on the taskbar.
The Volume Control settings window opens.
2. Adjust the volume.
3. When you are satisfied with the sound level,
click the
Close
box (the
X
in the corner) to
close this window.
Turning Off the Computer
When you are finished working or playing on
the computer, it is a good idea to shut down the
computer and turn it off. You can turn off the
computer without pressing any buttons on the
computer chassis.
To Turn Off the Computer
1. Close any open software programs. To close
programs, click the
X
in the upper-right corner
of each window.
2. Click
Start
on the taskbar.
3. Click
Turn Off Computer
.
4. Click
Turn Off
.
5. Turn off the monitor.
For information on alternatives to turning off the
computer, see “Saving Energy” on page 3–31.