VAIO VPCSB
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User Guide
Personal Computer
VPCSB Series / VPCSC Series
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Contents
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Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9
Getting Started.................................................................. 11
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 12
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 20
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 21
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 23
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 32
Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 33
Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 36
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 39
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 40
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 43
Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 44
Using the Quick Web Access Function ....................... 45
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 47
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 48
Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 55
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ........................ 62
Using the Internet ........................................................ 66
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 67
Using the Wireless LAN ...............................................69
Using the Wireless WAN .............................................74
Using the International Roaming Service ....................76
Using the BLUETOOTH Function................................79
Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................85
Using the TPM .............................................................90
Using Peripheral Devices................................................100
Connecting a Port Replicator.....................................101
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........108
Connecting an External Display ................................109
Selecting Display Modes ...........................................116
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................117
Connecting a USB Device .........................................119
Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................121
Selecting Performance Modes ..................................122
Setting the Password.................................................124
Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................130
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................131
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................132
Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ....................133
Protecting the Hard Disk ............................................135
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer .................................... 136
Adding and Removing Memory ................................. 137
Precautions..................................................................... 143
Safety Information ..................................................... 144
Care and Maintenance Information........................... 147
Handling Your Computer........................................... 148
Handling the LCD Screen ......................................... 150
Using the Power Source ........................................... 151
Handling the Built-in Camera .................................... 152
Handling Discs .......................................................... 153
Using the Battery Pack.............................................. 154
Handling "Memory Stick"........................................... 155
Handling the Built-in Storage Device ........................ 156
Using Fingerprint Authentication ............................... 157
Using the TPM .......................................................... 158
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 159
Computer Operations ................................................ 161
System Update / Security.......................................... 167
Recovery / Recovery Media ...................................... 168
Partition ..................................................................... 172
Battery Pack .............................................................. 173
Built-in Camera ......................................................... 175
Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) ............................... 177
Wireless WAN ........................................................... 181
BLUETOOTH Technology .........................................182
Optical Discs..............................................................185
Display .......................................................................190
Printing ......................................................................195
Microphone ................................................................196
Speakers ...................................................................197
Touch Pad .................................................................199
Keyboard ...................................................................200
Floppy Disks ..............................................................201
Audio/Video ...............................................................202
"Memory Stick" ..........................................................204
Peripherals ................................................................205
Trademarks .....................................................................206
Notice ..............................................................................209
Before Use >
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Before Use
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art
computing experience.
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External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
How to find specifications
Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer.
To find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs:
❑ For customers in USA
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
❑ For customers in Canada
http://www.sony.ca/support/
http://www.fr.sony.ca/support
❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA
❑ For customers in Brazil
http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/
(English)
(French)
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Before Use >
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
This section provides support information about your VAIO computer.
1. Printed Documentation
❑ Quick Start Guide — An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc.
❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
❑ Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information.
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Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
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2. On-screen Documentation
❑ VAIO User Guide — General information of your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information.
To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual.
❑ Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer.
To access Help and Support:
1 Click Start and Help and Support.
2 Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need.
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Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating
Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive VAIO tutorials,
Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAI O C a r e, system restore, backup and recovery,
Recovery Media, and more.
how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. The
available information varies depending on the model you purchased.
You can find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer.
and contact Sony support.
❑ Program help files — May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may be able to
access the help files from the help menu on a specific program.
Before Use >
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
3. Support Web Sites
❑ Sony online support web site
The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a
description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online.
❑ For customers in USA
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
❑ For customers in Canada
http://www.sony.ca/support/
http://www.fr.sony.ca/support
❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA
❑ For customers in Brazil
http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/
❑ Operating system online support web site
Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can
visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/
(English)
(French)
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Before Use >
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
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4. Customer Information Center
If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers
on the Sony online support web site. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information
readily available:
1 Your VAIO computer model
You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer.
2 Your computer's serial number
You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial
number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode.
3 The operating system on your computer
4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem
5 A brief description of the problem
5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)
Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support
for your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system
optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need.
Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage
to find the nearest location.
Before Use >
Ergonomic Considerations
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Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt
to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments:
❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists
in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Let your upper arms hang naturally at
your sides. Take frequent breaks while using your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes, muscles, or
tendons.
❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the
floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning
far backwards.
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Ergonomic Considerations
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❑ Viewing angle of the computer display – Use the display tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye
strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness level of the display
as well.
❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect
lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency.
❑ Positioning an external display – When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance.
Make sure the display screen is at or slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of the monitor.
Getting Started >
Getting Started
This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.
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Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Upon completion,
connect one device (for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions.
❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12)
❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20)
❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21)
❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23)
❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 32)
❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 33)
❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 36)
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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Locating Controls and Ports
Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications.
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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Front
A Built-in camera (page 47)
B Built-in camera indicator (page 20)
C Ambient light sensor (page 42), (page 193)
Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the
LCD brightness to an optimum level.
D Num lock indicator (page 20)
E Caps lock indicator (page 20)
F Scroll lock indicator (page 20)
G LCD screen (page 150)
H Built-in speakers (stereo)
I Power button/Power indicator (page 20)
J Keyboard (page 40)
K Touch pad (page 43)
L Left button (page 43)
M Fingerprint sensor
N Right button (page 43)
* On selected models only.
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(page 85)
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Locating Controls and Ports
A ASSIST button (page 44)
B WEB button
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(page 44)
C VAI O button (page 44)
D Wireless Display button
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(page 44)
E Drive eject button (page 44), (page 48)
F Performance selector switch (page 122)
G WIRELESS switch (page 69), (page 74), (page 79)
H WIRELESS indicator (page 20)
I Charge indicator (page 20)
J Disc drive indicator (page 20)
K Built-in microphone (monaural)
* Your computer is equipped with either of the buttons.
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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Back
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A Air vent
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It is recommended that you do not use your computer with the LCD screen lid
fully open for an extended period of time. If you do so, the temperature of the
bottom of the unit may rise.
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Locating Controls and Ports
Right
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A "Memory Stick Duo" slot
*1
(page 55)
B Media Access indicator (page 20)
C Security slot
D SD memory card slot (page 62)
E Monitor port
F HDMI output port
G USB port
H USB ports
I LAN port
J DC IN port
*1
Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Not accessible when your computer is attached to the port replicator.
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Compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. USB ports that are compliant
with the USB 3.0 standard are identifiable by their blue color.
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Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard.
*2
(page 110)
*3
(page 119)
*4
(page 119)
*2
(page 67)
*2
(page 21)
*2
(page 113)
Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Left
A Headphones jack (page 108)
B Optical disc drive (page 48)
C Manual eject hole (page 185)
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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Bottom (with the bottom cover)
A Air vents
B Port replicator connector cover (page 102)
C Extended battery pack connector cover
*1
D Battery off button (page 27), (page 174)
E SIM card cover
*2
(page 76)
F Bottom cover
*1
For detailed instructions on how to attach an extended battery pack, see the
manual that came with your extended battery pack.
While the extended battery pack is attached to your computer, be sure to
keep the removed connector cover for future use.
*2
On selected models only.
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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Bottom (without the bottom cover)
A Memory module (page 137)
B Battery connector (page 23)
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Getting Started >
About the Indicator Lights
About the Indicator Lights
Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
Indicator Functions
Power 1 Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep
Charge
Built-in camera Illuminates while the built-in camera is in use.
Media Access Illuminates while data access to a memor y card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in
Disc drive
Num lock
Caps lock
Scroll lock
WIRELESS Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled.
mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off or enters Hibernate mode.
Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 28) for more information.
progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the
indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use.
Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. Do not place
the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.
Press the Fn+Num Lk keys to activate the numeric keypad. Press the keys a second time to deactivate the
numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is unlit.
Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key
while the indicator light is lit. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator light. Normal typing resumes
when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off.
Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock
indicator light is turned off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and
does not work with all programs.
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Getting Started >
Connecting a Power Source
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Before using the
computer for the first time, you need to connect an AC adapter to your computer.
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Do not use your computer without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction.
Using the AC Adapter
While your computer is directly connected to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the
AC outlet.
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Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer.
To use the AC adapter
1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3).
2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2).
3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer.
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The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.
Getting Started >
Connecting a Power Source
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To disconnect your computer completely from an AC power source, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet.
Make sure that an AC outlet is easily accessible.
If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page
35).
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Getting Started >
Using the Battery Pack
Using the Battery Pack
The battery pack is already installed on your computer at the time of delivery but is not fully charged.
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Do not use your computer without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction.
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
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In order to distinguish the battery pack which is installed on your computer at the time of delivery from an extended battery pack (supplied with selected
models only), it may be referred to as the primary battery pack in this manual.
For detailed instructions on how to attach and charge an extended battery pack, see the manual that came with your extended battery pack.
To install the battery pack
1 Turn off the computer, close the LCD screen lid, and unplug the AC adapter if plugged.
2 Unscrew the two screws (1), slide the bottom cover in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove the cover.
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Be careful not to lose the removed screws.
Be careful not to touch the wires and the projections inside the bottom cover.
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Using the Battery Pack
3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.
4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until the projection (3) clicks into place.
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Using the Battery Pack
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5 Replace the cover. Make sure all the tabs on the cover are slid in place and push the cover in the direction of the arrow.
6 Replace and tighten the removed screws.
To remove the battery pack
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You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter.
1 Turn off the computer, close the LCD screen lid, and unplug the AC adapter if plugged.
2 Unscrew the two screws (1), slide the bottom cover in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove the cover.
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Be careful not to lose the removed screws.
Getting Started >
Using the Battery Pack
3 Pull and hold the tab in the direction of the arrow (3) and pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (4).
4 Slide the battery pack away from the computer in the direction of the arrow.
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Getting Started >
Using the Battery Pack
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If your computer does not recognize the battery pack, turn off your computer and push and hold the battery off button for three seconds with a thin,
straight object (such as a paper clip). If this does not solve the problem, remove the battery pack and install it once again.
If an extended battery pack is attached to the computer, turn off the computer and remove the extended battery pack. If this does not solve the problem,
push and hold the battery off button for three seconds. If the problem persists, remove both battery packs and install them once again.
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This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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Getting Started >
Using the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
To charge the battery pack
1 Install the battery pack.
2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter.
The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum
charge level you selected, the charge indicator turns off.
Charge indicator status Meaning
Lit in orange The battery pack is charging.
Blinks along with the green
power indicator
Blinks along with the orange
power indicator
Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery
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Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge.
The battery pack is running out of power.
(Normal mode)
The battery pack is running out of power.
(Sleep mode)
pack or an unlocked battery pack.
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Using the Battery Pack
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✍
Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to an AC power source. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using
the computer.
When the battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to
recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack.
Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect
the life of battery.
While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life
becomes short. To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power
management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate.
If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is
impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.
About the use of an extended battery pack
❑ If an extended battery pack is attached to your computer, the primary battery pack is charged first up to about 80% of its
battery capacity. Then, the extended battery pack starts charging up to about 80%. After both battery packs are charged
up to about 80%, the primary battery pack starts charging to 100%. Then, the extended battery pack starts charging to
100%.
❑ If an extended battery pack is attached to your computer, battery power of the extended battery pack is used first. Battery
power of the primary battery pack will be used after the extended battery pack runs out of power.
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Using the Battery Pack
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Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the
battery pack extends. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery
settings.
To check the battery charge capacity
1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
2 Click Power Management and Battery.
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Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
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