Sony VAIO PCG-X18 User Manual page 29

Using Your Notebook Computer 29
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Shutting Down Your Computer


If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above,
-close all software in use,
-remove the PC cards if inserted,
-disconnect any USB devices,
-end any Infrared Communication device,
then restart the computer.
If the previous steps do not work, see "My computer does not shut down" on page 100
During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode. See "Controlling
Power Management" in your Software Guide for further details.