Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start Turning Off Your Computer, To turn off your computer

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

1Close all operations.

2Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.

3(Windows XP) Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window, and select Turn Off. (Windows 2000) Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows window, and select Shut Down.

✍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 using power saving modes. See “Conserving Battery Power” in the VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information.

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

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