Sony V
A
IO
Desktop User
Guide
Using your VAIO desktop
16
Shutting down your computer
It is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsaved data.
To shut down your computer, proceed as follows:
1
Click the
Start
button.
2
Click
Turn Off Computer
.
The
Turn off computer
screen appears.
3
Click
Turn Off
.
Wait for your computer to turn off automatically.
The power indicator turns off.
4
Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.
✍
Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users.
If you are unable to shut down your computer;
- Close all software in use.
- Disconnect any USB devices.
- Press
<Ctrl>
+
<Alt>
+
<Delete>
at the same time. If you have not changed the default setting, you will enter the
Task Manager
. Select
Turn
Off
from the
Shut Down
menu
to turn the computer off.
Alternatively, press
<Alt>
+
<F4>
and select
Turn Off
from the screen that appears.
If this does not work, you can press the power button for more than four seconds. This will shut down the computer. This operation may result in loss
of data.
If you want to shut down the computer for a short period only, you can save power by using the
Standby
mode. Go to
Start, Turn Off Computer
,
and select
Stand By
for details).
