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

# Turning NAO on

To turn NAO on:

Step | Action
--- | ---
| Make sure NAO is on a flat surface, providing enough space to move around.
| 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 NAO says “OGNAK GNOUK”. Life Shortly after, NAO starts seeking your attention. If applications are installed, they may be launched automatically or interactively. Note: NAO may behave very differently according to the settings chosen by his owner. For further details, see: Understanding Autonomous Life settings.

Chest Button - NAO

Troubleshooting

If ... | Action
--- | ---
nothing happens | Make sure the battery is charged. For further details, see: Charging the battery.
NAO stays still | Make sure the Autonomous life is on. For further details, see: Autonomous Life.
NAO does not listen nor talk | Make sure the Basic Channel is on. For further details, see: Basic Channel.

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