Sony SVT11213CXB User Manual
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You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector to help prevent damage to your VAIO
computer caused by sudden power surges (in an electrical storm, for example).
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the
computer is connected to a power source. The charging time may vary depending on operating
conditions.
1. Plug your VAIO computer into an AC outlet. (See
Hint
The charging time varies depending on ambient temperature.
Note that at a low ambient temperature, it takes longer time to charge the battery pack.
Open the desktop and select the battery icon, such as
(on battery) or
(plugged in), in
the desktop notification area to check the built-in battery status of your VAIO computer. To
open the desktop, see
Turning On Your VAIO Computer
Turn on your VAIO computer to start Windows.
Carefully read the precautions in
Notes on Using the Power Source
before turning on.
1. Connect your VAIO computer to an AC outlet. (See
.)
2. Press the
(Power) button.
If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator, it turns on in green.
The computer is turned on, and Windows starts after a while.
Note
If you press and hold down the
(Power) button for more than four seconds, your VAIO
computer will not turn on.
Do not touch the touch screen when turning on your VAIO computer as it may cause the
computer to malfunction. (Touch screen equipped models)
Hint
By default, your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of
inactivity while the computer is connected to an AC outlet. See
for more
information.
Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
By default, your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of
inactivity.
In Sleep mode, the computer will retain its current state, including data you are working on,