Sony PCG-SR27K Shutting Down Your Notebook, If you are unable to shut down your notebook

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Shutting Down Your Notebook

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

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.

3From the drop-down list, select Shut Down.

4Click OK.

✍Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

5Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically. Your notebook is off when the power indicator light turns off.

6Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook.

✍During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode. See “Controlling Power Management” for more information.

If you are unable to shut down your notebook:

1Close or end all operations:

❑Close all applications

❑Remove the PC cards

❑Disconnect USB devices

❑End Infrared Communication

2Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously, to restart your notebook.

✍If you are still unable to shut down the notebook, you can press the power button and hold it for four seconds. This operation may result in data loss.

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