Sony PCG-XG19, PCG-XG18 manual Shutting Down Your Computer

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Shutting Down Your Computer

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Shutting Down Your Computer

!To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.

1Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.

2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box.

3Select Shut down.

4Click OK.

✍Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

5Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator (green) turns off.

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Turn off any peripherals connected to 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 devices,

Then restart the computer.

If the previous steps do not work, see “My computer does not shut down” on page 77.

During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode. See “System Suspend Mode” on page 43.

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Contents Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Index Xii Welcome FeaturesVaio Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Vaio NotebookOther Recovery CDsManuals Software CDsPage Front Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLeft Locating the Controls and Connectors RightBack Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerConnecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator MeaningBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Vaio Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerTo close the intercooler flap Closing the Front PanelRegistering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerJog Dial Control Vaio Action SetupGuide mode Vaio Action Setup Launcher modeUsing the Jog Dial Control Action Description Vaio Action Setup Guide modeSoftware that does not support the Jog Dial Control Software that supports the Jog Dial ControlInternal Timer Link InterfaceVaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardVaio Notebook User Guide Key Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyIndicators Indicator FunctionLight Off Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations FeatureVaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadTo Use as an External Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo use as an internal drive To insert a disketteTo remove the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveTo insert a disc To play DVDs Close the tray by pushing it gentlyTo insert the DVD drive To remove the DVD-ROM driveTo insert a PC card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards Vaio Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectLink cables To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesApproximately 15 degrees Infrared port To activate System Idle mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle ModeTo activate System Suspend mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Using Power Saving ModesTo insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackTo remove the second battery pack Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone LineConnecting the Mini Docking Station Connecting the Mini Docking StationBack Vaio Notebook User Guide Left Right Before connecting the Mini Docking StationDocking/FDD connector To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer Release the left tab To connect a printer Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking StationConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect a floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking StationConnecting AV Devices Connecting AV DevicesTo connect an MD deck or a CD player To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier To connect a TV or a video deck To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated deviceConnecting a Printer to Your Computer Before using the printerTo connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your Computer To connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an External Display To connect a projector To select a displayPress Result To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DevicePage Getting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMy computer does not start Vaio Notebook User Guide My software program locks up or crashes Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingCan’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station My computer locks upCannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Pointer does not moveMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My modem does not work Troubleshooting My speakers have no soundMy touchpad does not work Vaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slowMy microphone does not work My mouse does not workSound of my computer’s fan is too loud My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy computer does not shut down My PC card is not workingVaio Notebook User Guide Cannot print Power ManagementUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsChanging the Window design of Sony Software Enter Key Replacing a KeycapTo replace a keycap Replacing a KeycapTo remove a memory module Adding MemoryAdding Memory To install a memory module Tabs To view the system memory Adding MemorySpecifications Limited Warranty Specifications ModelAccessories ServiceTemperature BatteryDimensions WeightIndex USB LCD Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15