User manual SONY VAIO VPCB11EGX

[. . . ] · Pressing FN + STATUS to view the power status box, which opens in the upper-left corner of the screen. The power status box shows the current power source, the battery charge level, and the power management mode. · Looking at the battery charge indicator: LED green - battery is fully charged LED orange - battery is charging LED solid red - battery is malfunctioning LED blinking red - battery is very low Extend the life of your battery · Dim the display as low as is comfortable · Remove PC and memory Cards when you do not need them. Many cards use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. [. . . ] · Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook. · Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook is not in use. · Use the CD, DVD, or recordable CD drive only when necessary. These drives use a large amount of power. · Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. · Use alternate power sources, such as electrical adapters, EmPowerTM in-flight power receptacles, automobile cigarette lighters, or AC power outlets. Setting up your Gateway 400 1 Connect to AC power Connect the AC adapter to the notebook, then connect the AC adapter to the power cord and the power cord to an electrical outlet. You can use the notebook while the adapter is connected to AC power. The first time you plug in the AC adapter, leave it plugged in for at least 24 hours to make sure that the battery is fully charged. The battery indicator will turn green. 2 Connect the modem 2 Click Next to continue through the wizard. For more information about networking, click Start, Gateway Documentation, then click Networking User's Guide. (optional) Connect the modem by plugging one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the back of the notebook and the other end into the telephone wall jack. Travel tips Troubleshooting tips If you have problems, try these things first: · Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. · If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. · Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. · Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. · Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you · Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. · Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook · Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. · To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using · To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. and use the most efficient power management settings. · If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a · If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. [. . . ] portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. · Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. · Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. [. . . ]