User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Before Use
- Getting Started
- Using Your VAIO Computer
- Using Peripheral Devices
- Connecting a Docking Station
- Connecting External Speakers
- Connecting an External Display
- Selecting Display Modes
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Connecting an External Microphone
- Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
- Connecting a Printer
- Connecting an i.LINK Device
- Connecting to a Network (LAN)
- Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- Setting the Password
- Using Fingerprint Authentication
- Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center
- Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central
- Using the VAIO Status Monitor
- Using the Power Saving Modes
- Managing Power with VAIO Power Management
- Changing the Performance Setting
- Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use
- Configuring Your Modem
- Protecting the Hard Disk
- Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- Precautions
- Troubleshooting
- Support Options
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Getting Started
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You can charge the battery pack in such a usual manner as mentioned in this manual from the first time.
When the battery pack is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights blink.
Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the
computer.
If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully
charged battery pack.
The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack
does not affect battery life.
The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power
indicator lights start flashing.
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. To avoid loss
of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate.
If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you will lose any unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is impossible.
To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.
When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.
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To use the battery care function
You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to reduce battery degradation.
1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
The VAIO Control Center window appears.
2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function.