2. BACK UP
to make a copy in case something happens t the files on the
computer
• e.g. When you have important work that you want to save, it’s always
a good idea to back up the files.
3. CLICK ON
to move a mouse over an icon, word, or other object and click.
•e.g. If you click on this icon, you can change the screen color
4. GO DOWN
If a computer goes down, it stops working.
• E.g. If you're at work and your computer goes down, youcan't get any
more work done.
5. HACK INTO
To get into someone else’s computer system without permission in
order to look at information or do something illegal.
• E.g. You needn’t be a genious to hack into a computer.
6. HOOK UP
to connect to something.
•e.g. You may need a different cable to hook the printer up to the
computer
7. KEY IN
to type in.
•e.g. Key in this web address and it’ll take you right to the information
you want.
8. LOG IN/ON
to go onto a computer network by typing in a personal code.
• e.g. To check your mail, you must first log on with your ID and
password.
9. LOG OFF
to go off a computer network by signing out.
• e.g. Please remember to log off after you’ve finished with the
computer.
10. PLUG IN
insert a plug into an electric outlet
• E.g. She forgot to plug in her printer and was wondering why it didn’t
work.
11. POP UP
appear suddenly
• E.g. Every time I open this site, a new window pops up saying that I
won a free prize.
12. POWER UP
to start the power, to turn on a machine.
•e.g. I need to power up the computer, so I can get started with my
project.
13. PRINT OUT
to make a copy of something from a computer or a word processor.
• e.g. I’ll print out that article for you and leave it n your mailbox at
work.
14. PULL DOWN
to click on a word or item that opens up a list of options or functions.
•e.g. If you click on the word “tools,” it will pull down a list of options.
15. SCROLL DOWN
to move gradually to the top of text or graphics.
•e.g. Scroll down the page bottom and you’ll find the name of the web
designer.
16. SCROLL UP
to move gradually to the top of text or graphics.
• e.g. Scroll up until you find the search box, then type in your question
17. SET UP
to assemble or prepare a piece of hardware.
• e.g. You have to set up the modem before you can connect to the
Internet.
18. SHUT DOWN
to turn off a computer.
• e.g. If you’re leaving for the day, shut down your computer
19. SWITCH ON
to turn something on.
•e.g. Can you switch on the photocopier for me, please?
20. TURN OFF
to shut down an operation, to stop the flow of energy by the use of a
button or switch.
• e.g. She turned off the spell checker before beginning to type in the
document.
21. TURN ON
to activate or cause to energize by the use of a button or a switch.
• e.g. Could you turn on the TV? I want to watch the news.
22. WIPE OUT
to remove information stored on part of a computer (esp. memory,
hard disk).
• E.g. Major events can wipe out entire computer systems, and more
often than not, individual files will be lost and need to be restored.
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