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Logout or Switch User

Click on your user name in the top right hand corner of the monitor.

You can now select Logout or Switch User by clicking on the option of choice.

Logout

Ends your session and logs you out.

Switch user

Suspends your session, allowing another user to log in and use the computer.

A Log Out of the Session window will appear. You have 60 seconds to confirm Logout , change your mind to Switch User or Cancel. . It you do nothing, you will be automatically logged out at the end of 60 seconds.

Lock Screen

To lock your screen:

Press Ctrl Alt L , or

Click on your user name in the top right hand corner of the monitor select Lock Screen.

This will prevent others from accessing your computer while you are away from it. All your applications remain open while the screen is locked.

To unlock the screen just move the mouse or press a key. You will need to enter your password to login.

If more than one user has an account on the computer and the screen is locked, others can choose to Switch User to login to their account. They will be unable to access your work, and you will be able to switch back to your locked session when they finish using the computer.

Shut Down Options

To shutdown your computer:

Click on your user name in the top right hand corner of the monitor.

Select Shutdown by clicking on it.

A Shut down the Computer window will appear with the following shut down options:

Shutdown

Ends your session and turns off the computer.

 Restart

Ends your session and restarts the computer.

 Suspend

Suspends your session quickly, using minimal power while the computer stands by.

 Hibernate

Suspends your session, using no power until the computer is restarted.

You have 60 seconds to select your shut down option. The computer will automatically shut down at the end of 60 seconds.