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VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide
Standby Mode Indicators
You can tell which mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light.
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Amber | Computer is in standby mode. |
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Green | Computer is out of standby mode, ready to use. |
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No color | Computer is turned off. |
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✍In standby mode you may periodically hear the computer’s fan turn on and off, depending on the room’s temperature. This is normal functioning in standby mode.
Shutting Down Your Computer
When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use the following procedure to shut down the computer.
!To avoid the potential loss of data, do not use the power switch to shut down the computer.
To shut down your computer
✍If you plan to shut down your computer for a short period of time, you may want to use standby mode instead. See “Using the Standby Function” on page 23.
1 Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar to open the Start menu.
2Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box.
3Select the Shut Down option.
4Click OK to complete the shutdown process.
✍Respond to any prompts about saving documents.
5Wait for your computer to turn off automatically — the power indicator light turns off.
6Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer. The LCD display turns off automatically when the computer shuts down.
