Sony PCG-TR1A - VAIO - Pentium M 900 MHz User manual

Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO®computer, and welcome to the online VAIO®Computer User Guide.
This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to
preinstalled software programs.
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Powering Your Computer
Your VAIO®computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied
accessories to power your computer. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source.
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Using AC Power
The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To charge the battery and begin using the computer
immediately, insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. The computer
automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power.
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Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter
1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port.
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer
2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet.
Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer.
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Turning on the computer
To open and turn on the computer
1. Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly.
Opening the Computer
2. Press the power button until the power indicator turns on.
Turning on the Computer
If you continue to press the power button, the computer turns off.
3. If the computer screen is too dark or too bright, follow these steps to adjust the brightness:
To increase brightness, press the Fn and F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow or the Right Arrow
key.
To decrease brightness, press the Fn and F5 keys, and then press the Down Arrow or the Left
Arrow key.
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Using the Battery
Your computer, depending on the model you purchased, may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose
bay that supports a second battery. If your computer comes with two bays, you can purchase a second rechargeable
battery to extend your computing time. For information on how to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery
Power.
The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you switch from AC power to battery power. To
increase the brightness, press the Fn and F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow or Right Arrow key.
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Inserting a battery
To insert a battery
1. Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK
position.
2. Align the tabs on the battery with the grooves on the back of the computer, and slide the battery into the
computer until it clicks into place.
Inserting a Battery
3. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into the LOCK position to secure the battery.
Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode. If you are using
battery power, save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode. See Using power
saving modes for more information.
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Removing a battery
If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the computer to avoid damaging
the battery. Remove the battery when the computer is off.
To remove a battery
1. Make sure the computer is off.
2. Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK
position.
3. Push and hold the UNLOCK latch.
4. While holding the UNLOCK latch, slide the battery away from the computer.
Remov ing a Battery
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Locating battery information
You can view the remaining battery charge and miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar, the
PowerProfile window, and the Power Meter window.
The Battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar and PowerPanel window indicate the current status of
the installed battery.
Battery icon Charge status
Charging
Fully charged
Discharging
No battery
To view the Battery Information toolbar
1. Right-click the center of the Windows®taskbar.
2. Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu, and click Battery Information. The Battery Information toolbar
appears on the taskbar.
If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons, right-click the taskbar and click to cancel Lock
the Taskbar. Click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left until it is in clear view.
The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real-time values.
Battery Information Toolbar*
* The Battery Information Toolbar may appear s lightly different on your computer, depending on the number of batteries your computer supports.
Percentage indicator —Displays the percentage of the remaining charge.
Time indicator —Displays estimated time (hours : minutes) remaining before the battery fully discharges, also
known as the time-to-empty.
To close the Battery Information toolbar
1. Right-click the Battery Information toolbar.
2. Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu, and click to cancel Battery Information. The Battery Information
toolbar disappears from the taskbar.
To view the PowerPanel window
Double-click the CPU icon or Profile icon , depending on the model you purchased. The PowerPanel window
appears.
PowerPanel*
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* The P owerP anel window may appear slightly different on your computer, depending on the number of batteries your computer s upports.
Power Profile—Displays the power management settings for various devices on your system. You can change the
settings to conserve power.
Battery tab —Displays the total charge remaining in the battery. You can click Advanced for specific information on
the battery.
Alarms tab —Displays the alarm settings, which notify you when the battery is fully charged or too low. You can
change your computer's alarm settings on this window.
Click Help in the lower right corner of the window for more information.
To view the Power Meter window
1. Double-click the Power icon. The Power Meter window appears. You can also rollover the Power icon to view the
remaining battery charge.
Power icon Power status
Computer is using AC power.
Computer is using AC power and charging the battery.
Battery is charging.
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is discharging.
No battery is inserted in the computer.
If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To display the Power icon on the taskbar.
Power Meter
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