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VAIO® Computer Quick Start
Turning Off Your Computer
To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to turn off your computer.
To turn off your computer
1
From the Start menu, click Turn Off Computer. The "Turn off computer"
dialog box appears.
2
Click Turn Off.
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Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.
3
Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The computer is off when
the power indicator turns off.
4
Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.
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During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode. See
"Controlling Power Consumption" in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for more
information.
If you are unable to turn off your computer
1
Close or end all operations as follows:
Close all programs.
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Remove the PC Cards.
Disconnect USB devices.
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2
Press the Crtl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The Windows Task Manager
screen appears.
3
Click Shut Down, and select Turn Off.
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If you are still unable to turn off the computer, press the power button and hold it for
more than four seconds. This operation may result in data loss.
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