Sony VAIO PCGFX210 PCGFX215 User Guide
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Connecting a Power Source 31 To remove the battery pack 1Open the battery bay cover. 2Pull out the battery pack. 3Close the cover of the battery bay. Notes on the battery ❑To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery Information.” ❑When the battery power is running low, both the battery and power indicators blink. ❑When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet. ❑See “Using a Second Battery Pack” for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multipurpose bay. ❑Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer. ❑If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery. Removing the battery pack You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in a power-saving mode
Change to Current Document Title 32 ❑You can extend battery life by changing the power-management modes in the PowerPanel utility. See “Power Saving Modes” . ❑The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. ❑The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing. ❑For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low. 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. ❑Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. ❑Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50° F and 80° F (10° C to 30° C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time. ❑While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up. This is normal and is not cause for concern. ❑Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑Keep the battery pack dry. ❑Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock. ❑If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery. ❑If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. ❑You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging. ❑If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, recharge the battery.
Starting Your Computer 33 Starting Your Computer 1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. 2Press the power button on top of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on. Opening the computer ✍When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup. If you do not execute the initial setup, you cannot use VAIO original hardware functions such as Power Management tools, the scroll function of the touchpad, and keyboard shortcut key combined with Fn key. Power button ✍If you hold the power button in the On position for more than four seconds, the computer turns off. LCD lock lever Power button Power indicator
Change to Current Document Title 34 3If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑To decrease brightness, press Fn+Shift+F5. ❑To increase brightness, press Fn+F5.
Shutting Down Your Computer 35 Shutting Down Your Computer 1Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. 2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 3Select Shut Down. 4Click OK. 5Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—power indicator turns off. 6Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer. If you are unable to shut down your computer. 1Close or end all operations as follows: ❑Close all applications. ❑Remove the PC cards. ❑Disconnect USB devices. 2Restart the computer. You can restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys (at the same time). To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer. ✍Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. ✍During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode. ✍If you are still unable to shut down the computer, you can press the power button and hold it for 5 seconds. This operation may result in data loss.
37 Using Your VAIO® Notebook Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Key Description Numeric keypad areaContains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock light will be on.) Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen. Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents. Escape keyFunction keysPrint Screen key Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Windows keyAlt keyApplications key Numeric keypad areaNavigation keys Correction keys
Change to Current Document Title 38 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next. Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands. Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it. Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $. Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu; it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar. See “Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key” on page 38. Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands. See “Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key” on page 40. Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button. Combination Function + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. + E Displays Windows Explorer. + F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu. + Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu. Key Description
Using the Keyboard 39 + M Minimizes all displayed windows. Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size. + R Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu. Fn + + Insert Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of double- clicking the System icon in the Control Panel. Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on, flashes umber in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off. Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer. Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the right side of the computer. Hard disk Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on. Combination Function 1 2
Change to Current Document Title 40 Lights Light On Off Num LockThe number keys in the numeric keypad are active.The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active. Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on.Letters appear in lower case as you type (unless you hold down the Shift key). Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently. (Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application. It has no effect in many applications.)Information moves across the display normally. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+ (ESC) StandbyPuts the system into Standby mode, a power-management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power button on your computer. Fn+ (F3) MuteToggles the built-in speaker off and on. Fn+ (F4) Speaker volumeAdjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4. Fn+Shift+ (F4) Speaker volumeAdjusts the built-in speaker volume. To decrease volume, press Fn+Shift+F4. Fn+ (F5) Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD. To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5. Fn+Shift+ (F5) Brightness controlAdjusts the brightness of the LCD. To decrease light intensity, press Fn+Shift+F5.