Shutting down your vaio computer, How to use – Sony SVD1122APXB User Manual

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Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer

Properly shut down your VAIO computer to avoid losing unsaved data.

1. Save your data and close all running apps.
2. Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer.
3. Open the charms

[Details]

, and then 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.

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 then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

To fully shut down your VAIO computer

Fully shut down your VAIO computer by placing the computer into ACPI S5 mode. This

mode will take more time during the start-up process than usual.

1. Save your data and close all running apps.
2. Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer.
3. Open the charms

[Details]

, and then select the

Settings charm.

4. Select

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

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

indicator light turns off.

Hint

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an open industry specification for

power management of PC/AT compatible devices and device configuration. In S5 mode,

your VAIO computer is in a system sleep and soft off state.

Related Topic

Turning on Your VAIO Computer

Restarting Your VAIO Computer

Using Sleep Mode

Notes on Using the Power Source

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