Sony VGC-RA920G Turning Off Your Computer, To turn off your computer, About the power button

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Turning Off Your Computer

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You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration.

Turning Off Your Computer

Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time.

To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer.

To turn off your computer

1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears.

2Select the Turn Off option.

Respond to any prompts about saving your documents.

3Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—the power indicator light turns off.

4Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.

If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time, use Stand by mode.

About the power button

If your computer stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down. You may need to repeat this procedure if your computer does not shut down on the first attempt.

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Contents VGC-RA820G Series VGC-RA920G Series Quick Start Page Owner’s Record Safety Information and Caution Page Declaration of Conformity Regulatory InformationFCC Part Avis de L’Industrie Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Industry Canada NoticeDisposal of Lithium Battery Page Contents Troubleshooting Support Options Getting Started Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessoriesOnline Documentation ManualsOther Hard Disk Drive RecoveryLocating Controls And Ports Front panel About the Front PanelOptical drive Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0 ports Opening the front panel covers To open and close the optical disc drive doorsTo open the upper and lower front panel covers Back panel About the Back PanelMouse port Speaker DC Out jack Sub-woofer unit About the Sub-wooferVaio keyboard Vaio keyboard with Media Center featuresAbout the Keyboard MY Videos KEY Description Remote Control About the Remote ControlMY Music button Standby button Inserting batteries into the remote control Setting up the remote controlSetting Up Your Computer To connect a display Connecting a Display MonitorTo connect the computer and speakers Connecting the SpeakersTo connect the 2-channel speakers supplied To connect the speakers and sub-woofer unit To connect a sub-woofer unitTo connect the sub-woofer to the computer Jack color Description/Connection Connecting 5.1 6-Channel Speaker SystemsFor 6 channel-digital speakers Configuring Software for Your Speaker SystemTo configure RealTek Sound Effect Manager software For 6 channel-analog speakersTo configure WinDVD software To configure Media Center softwareConfiguring Software for Your Speaker System To connect the keyboard and mouse Connecting the Keyboard and MouseTo connect the telephone and modem Connecting the Telephone and ModemTo connect the modem To connect the telephone and modemVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To connect the power cords Connecting the Power CordsTo turn on your computer Turning On Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer About the benefits of registering with SonyTo turn off your computer About the power buttonTurning Off Your Computer Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center To locate the online Media Center User Guide Getting Started with Media CenterOption Setting Up TV ConnectionsConnecting to standard cable access Catv To connect in Catv mode OptionVHF/UHF To connect in standard antenna mode air Connecting to a standard antenna air systemTo connect in set-top box mode Option Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top BoxTV coaxial cables 1-supplied VHF/UHF port Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To connect the remote sensor Connecting the Remote Sensor Remote Sensor ControlsConnecting the remote sensor back panel To connect the remote sensor control Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor controlRemote sensor Connecting a device with an S-video cable Connecting Other DevicesConnecting a device with an audio cable Connecting a TV monitor or display Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cableConnecting a TV monitor display Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To use the mouse To use the remote controlStarting Media Center Software To use the keyboardVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start What can I do if my computer or software stop responding? My computer does not startHow do I set up a dial-up connection? Immediate Help and Support Support OptionsVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Sony online support Web site Resources for Additional Help and SupportExample Sony Customer Information Services CenterPage 231872301