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Sony SVD1322BPXR User Manual

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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

Opening the Desktop

.

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

Connecting a Power Source

.)

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.
When moving the LCD screen, do not hold the built-in camera as it may cause your VAIO
computer to malfunction.
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

Using Sleep Mode

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,
while you take a break.
See

Using Sleep Mode

for more information on Sleep mode.

When you do not use your VAIO computer for a while

To avoid losing unsaved data, follow these steps to shut down your VAIO computer.

1. Save your data and close all running apps.

2. Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer.

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