Sony VGN-S380B, VGN-S380P Turning On Your Computer, Inserting a battery, To insert a battery

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Getting Started

This section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can take advantage of Sony’s many support options. You’ll also learn how to locate your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for operating your computer.

Turning On Your Computer

To use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Your supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it; however, you can begin charging it when you use your AC adapter. See “Powering Your Computer” in your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information about battery use. To find the user guide, see “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 30.

Inserting a battery

✍This computer is designed to operate only with a genuine Sony battery.

To insert a battery

1Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of the battery to the UNLOCK position.

2Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs on the back of the computer.

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Contents VGN-S380B Shortcut Menu Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page End User / Product Activation Requirements Avertissement Regulatory Information FCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States IC RSS-210 CanadaRecycling Information Industry Canada Notice Unpacking Your Computer Unpacking Your ComputerSoftware CDs Hard Disk Drive RecoveryVaio Computer Documents Front Locating Controls and PortsFront Left Link Ieee 1394 S400 port Air vent USB 2.0 ports DC in port RightBottom Back Port Replicator* Back Panel Indicator Function About the Indicator LightsOn selected models only Turning On Your Computer Inserting a batteryTo insert a battery Locking the Battery Inserting the BatteryTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapterConnecting the AC Adapter to the Computer Turning on the Computer Turning on the computerTo turn on the computer Opening the ComputerTurning On Your Computer Touch Pad Action Description Using the Touch PadDescribing the touch pad Locating the Touch PadRegistering Your Computer Locating the Vaio User Guide Windows XP Locating Your Vaio Computer User GuideTo open the user guide Vaio User Guide To connect a telephone cable Setting Up a Dial-Up ConnectionConnecting a Telephone Cable Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection New Connection Wizard To set up a dial-up connectionTo turn off your computer Turning Off Your ComputerVaio Computer Quick Start What do I do if my computer won’t start? TroubleshootingSelect Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Vaio Computer Documentation Support OptionsPage Page Page 258581301