Turning On Your VAIO Computer
Turn on your VAIO computer to start Windows.
Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before turning on.
- Install the battery pack on your VAIO computer. (See Installing the Battery Pack.)
- Connect your VAIO computer to an AC outlet. (See Connecting a Power Source.)
- Lift the LCD screen lid.
- Press the
(Power) button.
If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator, it turns on in green.
The computer is turned on, and Windows starts after a while.
Note
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If you press and hold down the
(Power) button for more than four seconds, your VAIO computer will not turn on. -
When moving the LCD screen, do not hold the built-in camera as it may cause your VAIO computer to malfunction.
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If you press the
(Power) button with the LCD screen lid closed, your VAIO computer will not turn on. -
Do not touch the touch screen when turning on your VAIO computer as it may cause the computer to malfunction. (Touch screen equipped models)
Hint
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By default, your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity while the computer is connected to an AC outlet. See Using Sleep Mode for more information.