Sony VAIO PCG-GRV550 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.
Using AC Power
Using the Battery
Conserving Battery Power
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Using AC Power
The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the supplied
AC adapter as the power source. While the computer uses AC power, it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted.
See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery.
Connecting the AC adapter
Turning on the computer
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Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter
1. Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer or docking station.
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer
2. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.
Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer.
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Turning on the computer
To turn on the computer
1. Slide the release lever to the right, and 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 hold the power button down, the computer turns off.
3. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the computer screen (LCD) as follows:
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .
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Using the Battery
A battery is an auxiliary power source you can use when your computer is not plugged into an AC outlet. Your computer
may come equipped with one or two battery bays, depending on the model you purchased. If your computer comes with
two battery bays, you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time. Regardless how many
batteries you use, you can always extend the life of the battery by conserving power. See Conserving Battery Power for
more information.
Inserting a battery
Removing a battery
Using a second battery
Displaying battery information
Charging a battery
Notes on batteries
Frequently asked questions
When operating your computer on battery power, your computer's CPU speed is reduced.
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Inserting a battery
The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
To insert a battery
1. Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the
computer.
Opening the Battery Bay
2. Slide the battery into the battery bay. If the computer is on, it automatically detects the battery.
Inserting a Battery
3. Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place.
Some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from activating Hibernate mode when the battery is
low or the computer is running on AC power. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data
frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Standby or Hibernate. 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. You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off.
If the computer is on, connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery.
To remove a battery
1. Push the battery bay cover down to open it.
2. Pull the battery out of the battery bay.
Remov ing a Battery
3. Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place.
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Using a second battery
To insert a second battery
1. If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove that device.
2. Insert the battery into the multipurpose bay. When the computer uses the second battery, the Battery 2
indicator turns on.
Inserting the Second Battery
3. Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. The weight saver stabilizes the
battery.
Inserting the Weight Saver
4. Make sure the Release lever is in the LOCK position.
To remove the second battery
1. Make sure the Battery 2 indicator is off and the Battery 1 indicator is on or the computer is connected to AC
power. If the Battery 2 indicator is on:
1. Double-click the CPU icon . The PowerPanel dialog box appears.
2. On the Battery tab, click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box.
3. Click OK.
2. Turn the computer over, and unlock the multipurpose bay release lever.
Unlocking the Release Levers
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3. Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay.
4. Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to protect the bay. See "Using the Weight Saver" for more
information.
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