Sony SVS13A2 Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer

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Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer

Shut down your VAIO computer properly to avoid losing unsaved data.

1. Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer.

2. Save your data and close all running apps.

3. Open the charms [Details] and select the Settings charm.

4. Select Power and Shut down.

After a short time, your VAIO computer automatically turns off and the green power

indicator light turns off.

Before closing the LCD screen lid, make sure the power indicator is off.

Note

An improper shutdown may cause loss of unsaved data or cause your VAIO computer

to malfunction.

To disconnect your VAIO computer completely from an AC power source, turn off the

computer and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

To fully shut down your VAIO computer

You can fully shut down your VAIO computer by placing the computer into ACPI S5 mode.

This mode will take more time in the start-up process than fast start-up mode.

1. Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer.

2. Save your data and close all running apps.

3. Open the charms [Details] and select the Settings charm.

4. Select Power, press and hold down the Shift key, and select Shut down.

After a short time, your VAIO computer automatically turns off and the green power

indicator light turns off.