Sony VAIO PCG-GRX700K 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.
In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this
main window.
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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 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 turn on the computer
1. Lift the lid of the computer by sliding the front switch to the right and lifting the lid. You may need to hold the
bottom of the computer firmly to lift the lid.
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 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.
Inserting a battery
Removing a battery
Using a second battery
Locating battery information
Charging a battery
Notes on batteries
Frequently asked questions
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. Lift the lid of the computer.
2. 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
3. Slide the battery into the battery bay. If the computer is on, it automatically detects the battery.
Inserting a Battery
4. Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place.
If the port replicator is attached to your computer, do not insert or remove the battery. Lifting and turning the
computer with the port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power.
Some software 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. 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. Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch.
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, right-click the battery icon on the taskbar, and click Switch discharge
battery.
2. Turn the computer over, and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay.
Unlocking the Second Battery
3. Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay.
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Locating battery information
You can view the remaining battery charge and other miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar,
PowerPanel window, and Power Meter window. Also, the power icons located in the Taskbar Notification area illustrate the
state of the power supply.
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.
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, 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. The following toolbar indicates there is 99
percent or approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes of battery charge left.
Battery Information Toolbar
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 toolbar.
To view the PowerPanel window
1. Double-click the Profile icon in the Taskbar Notification area. The PowerProfile window appears.
PowerProfile Window
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