Robin Williams Mac OS X Book, Jaguar Edition, The

Power Key Power Button

The Power key might be an actual key on the keyboard, or it might be a round or oblong Power button embossed or printed with a left-pointing arrow or the standard power symbol (both shown to the right). It you have one on your keyboard, it’s at the top-center of some keyboards and at the upper-right in others. Various models of iMacs also have a Power button on the monitor. Some of the newest keyboards do not have either a Power key or button on the keyboard itself—you have to use the button on the case or the monitor. A Power key on the keyboard makes it very easy for your cat or your small child to turn on your Mac when ...