Turning Off Your Computer - Sony VAIO PCG5A1L Quick Start Manual

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Turning Off Your Computer

Using the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data.
Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data.
To turn off your computer
1 Close all operations.
2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
3 Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the
Turn off computer window, and select Turn Off.
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Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.
4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The computer is off when
the power indicator turns off.
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During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using power saving
modes. See "Conserving Battery Power" in the VAIO® Computer User Guide for more
information.
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If you are unable to turn off the computer, press the power button and hold it until the
computer turns off. This operation may result in data loss.
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