Shutting Down Your Computer; Using The Power Button On The Keyboard; About The Power Switch - Sony VAIO PCV-J100 Quick Start Manual

Shutting Down Your Computer

When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use
the following procedure to shut down the computer.
! To avoid loss of data, do not use the power switch to shut down the computer.
To shut down your computer


If you plan to shut down your computer for a short period of time, you may want to
use standby mode instead.
1 From the Start menu, select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows
dialog box.
2 Select the Shut Down option.
3 Click OK to complete the shutdown process.


Respond to any prompts about saving documents.
4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—the power indicator light
turns off.
5 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.

About the Power Switch

If your system "locks up" or "crashes," press and hold the power switch for more
than four seconds to force your system to power off. You may need to repeat this
procedure.
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