Auomatically turn on a mac

[njxbean]

I was wondering if anyone knew how to set a computer that is powered down, to automatically turn on at a specified time.

Thanks

 

[jimbopalmer]

I never turn mine off to test this but under MacOS 9.1 it uses the Energy saver control panel Schedule tab Start up the Computer I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

 

[shirleyowl]

Is there any harm in using a timer plug in the socket, These are quite useful for turning radios and lamps on I dont know about computers though!!
Cheers shirley Learn something new every day.

 

[jimoblak]

Turning on is fine if the Mac automatically boots when power is restored (also determined the energy saver control panel). The problem is shutting down with a timer-switched outlet... that's a no-no.