Turning On Your Computer, To charge the battery | Sony PCG-V505DX

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 using batteries. See also “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 27.

To charge the battery

1Switch the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position.

UNLOCK/LOCK Latch

UNLOCK/LOCKlatch

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Sony PCG-V505DX, PCG-V505DC1, PCG-V505DH quick start Turning On Your Computer, To charge the battery, UNLOCK/LOCK Latch

Contents

Vaio Computer Quick Start Short Cut Menu Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Safety Information End User / Product Activation RequirementsOwner’s Record Avertissement FCC Part Regulatory Information FCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States IC RSS-210 CanadaTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Crtc Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Industry Canada Notice Vaio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Vaio Computer Documents Front Locating Controls and Ports Left Back Right Removing the Protective Tabs Bottom Vaio Computer Quick Start To charge the battery Turning On Your ComputerUNLOCK/LOCK Latch Inserting the Battery Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer To connect the AC adapterTo open and turn on the computer Arrow key Or Left Arrow key Turning on the Computer Touch Pad Action Description Locating the Touch Pad Registering Your Computer Locating the Vaio User Guide Windows XP Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide Vaio User Guide Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection To connect a telephone cable Connecting a Telephone Cable Turning Off Your Computer To set up a dial-up connectionNew Connection Wizard To turn off your computer Turning Off Your Computer Vaio Computer Quick Start Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility To purchase a Vaio Recovery Media kit Using the Vaio Recovery Wizard Help What do I do if my computer won’t start? Troubleshooting Your Computer Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Vaio Computer User Guide Support Options Sony Electronics Inc 680-105-01