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Sony VGN-A600 quick start Turning Off Your Computer, To turn off your computer

Models: VGN-A600

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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.

3Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer window, and select Turn Off.

✍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 adjusting the power management settings and using power saving modes. See “Conserving Battery Power” in your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information.

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

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Sony VGN-A600 quick start Turning Off Your Computer, To turn off your computer

Contents

Personal Computer VGN-A600 Series Quick StartShortcut Menu Notice to Users ContentsSetting Up TroubleshootingVAIO Computer Quick Start Notice to Users VAIO Computer Quick Start Safety InformationEnd User / Product Activation Requirements Owner’s RecordNotice to Users AVERTISSEMENTRegulatory Information FCC PartVAIO Computer Quick Start Declaration of ConformityFCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States Wireless mouseIC RSS-210 Canada Notice to UsersTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United StatesRECYCLING INFORMATION VAIO Computer Quick StartRECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Notice to UsersRECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteriesAVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA VAIO Computer Quick StartINDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE Carton Contents Setting UpUnpacking Your Computer VAIO Computer Documents Hard Disk Drive RecoveryA/V Port Replicator Accessories Unpacking Your Computer 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support Memory Stick media indicator Locating Controls and PortsWireless switch Volume buttonsPower button Num lock indicatorCaps lock indicator Scroll lock indicatorDC In port BackAV Out jack USB 2.0 portsMicrophone jack LeftUSB 2.0 port Headphone jackVAIO Computer Quick Start RightRELEASE switch Port replicator connectorBattery bay LOCK/UNLOCK switch† Supports high-/full-/low- speeds A/V Port ReplicatorBusiness Port Replicator Function About the Indicator LightsIndicator Scroll Lock IndicatorFunction Power switch About the Wireless MouseIdentifying the Parts of Your Wireless Mouse Left mouse buttonAbout the Wireless Mouse To set up the wireless mouseInserting Batteries into the Wireless Mouse VAIO Computer Quick Start To insert and charge the battery Getting StartedTurning On Your Computer Inserting the Battery Opening the Battery BaySecuring the Battery To connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo open and turn on the computer Opening the ComputerTurning on the Computer Describing the touch pad Using the Touch PadLocating the Touch Pad Touch Pad ActionDescription Using the Touch PadTouch Pad Action Connecting the Mouse Connecting the Wireless MouseTo connect the wireless optical mouse Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerLocating the VAIO User Guide Locating Your VAIO Computer User GuideTo open the user guide VAIO User Guide Window New Connection Wizard Setting Up A Dial-Up ConnectionTo set up a dial-up connection To turn off your computer Turning Off Your ComputerVAIO Computer Quick Start What do I do if my computer won’t start? TroubleshootingWhat do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? 5 Press the Enter key. The Load Optimal Defaults? window appears What do I do if my computer stops responding? 5 VAIO Update Support Options1 VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Program Guides and Help FilesPage For customer support information, go to 258578401VAIO Homepage 2005 Sony Electronics Inc