Sony VGN-A140 quick start Turning Off Your Computer, To turn off your computer

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Turning Off Your Computer

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

1Close all operations.

2Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.

3Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window, and select Turn Off.

✍Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

4Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The computer is off when the power indicator turns off.

✍During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by adjusting the power management settings. See “Conserving Battery Power” in your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information.

✍If you are unable to turn off the computer, press the power button and hold it until the power indicator turns off. This operation may result in data loss.

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Contents VGN-A140 Series Quick Start Shortcut Menu Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page End User / Product Activation Requirements Avertissement Regulatory Information FCC PartIC RSS-210 Canada FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesIndustry Canada Notice Vaio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Carton ContentsSoftware CDs About System Recovery operationsPort Replicator Accessories Vaio Computer DocumentsFront Locating Controls and PortsFront Supports high-/full-/low- speeds BackLeft Right Bottom Port Replicator Business Port Replicator Indicator Function About the Indicator LightsLAN About the Wireless Mouse Inserting Batteries into the Wireless Mouse To set up the wireless mouseTurning On Your Computer To insert and charge the batteryInserting the Battery Opening the Battery BaySecuring the Battery Opening the Computer Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo connect the AC adapter To open and turn on the computerTurning on the Computer Using the Touch Pad Describing the touch padLocating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Description Connecting the Wireless Mouse To connect the wireless optical mouseConnecting the Mouse Registering Your Computer Registering Your Computer Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide To open the user guide Locating the Vaio User Guide Vaio User Guide Window Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection To set up a dial-up connectionNew Connection Wizard To turn off your computer Turning Off Your ComputerVaio Computer Quick Start Creating a Recovery Media Kit About the Vaio Recovery Wizard utilityTo purchase a Vaio Recovery Media kit Using the Vaio Recovery Wizard HelpWhat do I do if my computer won’t start? TroubleshootingSelect Ok, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Vaio Computer User Guide Support OptionsPage For customer support information, go to