Sony PCG-Z1A1 VAIO User Manual page 86

Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard
You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when
the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction.
To disconnect a mouse or keyboard
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Unplug the USB cable from the USB port.
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