Sony PCG-GRX590K - Manual (Page 29)

Shutting Down Your Notebook
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5 Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook.
If you are unable to shut down your notebook.
1 Close or end all operations as follows:
❑ Close all applications.
❑ Remove the PC Cards.
❑ Disconnect USB devices.
2 (Windows XP) Press the Crtl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The
Windows Task Manager screen appears. Click Shut Down, and select Turn
Off. (Windows® 2000) Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The
Windows Security screen opens. Click Shut Down, and use the drop-down
arrow to select Restart.
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During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode.
See “Controlling Power Management” in the online User Guide for more
information.
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If you are still unable to shut down the notebook, press the power button and hold it
for more than four seconds. This operation may result in data loss.