# SoftBank Robotics documentation What's new in NAOqi 2.8?

# Turning Pepper on

To turn your robot on:

Step | Action
--- | ---
| Make sure Pepper is: on a flat surface, providing enough space to move around, or properly installed on his Charging station. If it is not the case, see: Moving Pepper while off.
| Press the Chest Button once. Result Start-up The LEDs, blinking and fading, inform you about the progress of the startup. For further details, see: Understanding the boot process. The boot process is completed when Pepper says “OGNAK GNOUK”. Life Shortly after, Pepper starts seeking your attention. If applications are installed, they may be launched automatically or interactively.

Chest Button - Pepper

Troubleshooting

- If nothing happens:

  Step | Action
  --- | ---
  | Make sure the battery is charged. For further details, see: Charging the battery.
  | Make sure the Stop button is unlocked. For further details, see: How to unlock the stop button.

  Stop button

  How to unlock the stop button

  Step | Action
  --- | ---
  | Pull the soft part behind the shoulders.
  | Twist the Stop button clockwise.
  | Replace the soft part.

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