Sony PCV-R528DS - Manual (Page 16)

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 12
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 shut down your computer
1
Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start
menu.
2
Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box.
3
Select the Shut down option.
4
Click OK to complete the shutdown process.
5
Wait for your computer to turn off automatically — the power
indicator light turns off.
6
Turn off the display and any other peripherals connected to your
computer.
!
To avoid the potential loss of data, do not use the power switch to shut down
the computer.
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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 11.
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Respond to any prompts about saving documents.