VAIO User Guide

# Power

- Charging the Battery Pack
- The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source.
- Connecting a Power Source
- Connect your VAIO computer to an AC power source. Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before connection. [Details]
- Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
- Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of your VAIO computer.
- Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
- Shut down your VAIO computer properly to avoid losing unsaved data.
- 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. [Details]

### You might be looking for the following topics:

- Changing the Graphics/Performance Settings
- Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings
- Charge Indicator Status List
- Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
- Notes on Sleep Mode
- Notes on Using the Power Source
- Notes on an Extended Battery Pack
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- Selecting a Power Plan
- Using Sleep Mode