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This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Page 8 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter.
This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Page 8 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter.
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Page 9 The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately, insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer.
Page 9 The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately, insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer.
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...computing time. Page 12 The brightness of purchase. The battery that comes with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that supports a second battery. For information on the model you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computer screen automatically dims when you ...switch from AC power to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power for more information. To...
...computing time. Page 12 The brightness of purchase. The battery that comes with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that supports a second battery. For information on the model you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computer screen automatically dims when you ...switch from AC power to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power for more information. To...
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... the grooves on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into the LOCK position to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode. See Using power saving modes ...for more information. Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode. If you are using battery power, save your data frequently to secure the battery. Page 13 Inserting a Battery 3. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place. Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the...
... the grooves on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into the LOCK position to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode. See Using power saving modes ...for more information. Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode. If you are using battery power, save your data frequently to secure the battery. Page 13 Inserting a Battery 3. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place. Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the...
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Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of the computer to avoid damaging the battery. Make sure the computer is off . 2. While holding the RELEASE latch, slide the battery away from the computer to the UNLOCK position. 3. Remove the battery when the computer is off . Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of time, remove the battery from the computer. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 14 Push and hold the RELEASE latch. 4. To remove a battery 1.
Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of the computer to avoid damaging the battery. Make sure the computer is off . 2. While holding the RELEASE latch, slide the battery away from the computer to the UNLOCK position. 3. Remove the battery when the computer is off . Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of time, remove the battery from the computer. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 14 Push and hold the RELEASE latch. 4. To remove a battery 1.
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... the Taskbar. Right-click the Battery Information toolbar. 2. The PowerPanel window Page 15 Battery icon Charge status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery To view the Battery Information toolbar 1. The total charge remaining in the battery is hidden behind the taskbar icons...real-time values. The Battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar, the PowerProfile window, and the Power Meter window. Locating battery information You can view the remaining battery charge and miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar and PowerPanel ...
... the Taskbar. Right-click the Battery Information toolbar. 2. The PowerPanel window Page 15 Battery icon Charge status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery To view the Battery Information toolbar 1. The total charge remaining in the battery is hidden behind the taskbar icons...real-time values. The Battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar, the PowerProfile window, and the Power Meter window. Locating battery information You can view the remaining battery charge and miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar and PowerPanel ...
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... - You can change your computer's alarm settings on the taskbar. If the Power icon is inserted in the battery. The Power Meter window appears. No battery is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To display the Power icon on this window. Displays the total... Power Meter window 1. You can also rollover the Power icon to conserve power. Battery tab - Battery is fully charged or too low. Displays the alarm settings, which notify you when the battery is charging. Double-click the Power icon. You can click Advanced for more information.
... - You can change your computer's alarm settings on the taskbar. If the Power icon is inserted in the battery. The Power Meter window appears. No battery is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To display the Power icon on this window. Displays the total... Power Meter window 1. You can also rollover the Power icon to conserve power. Battery tab - Battery is fully charged or too low. Displays the alarm settings, which notify you when the battery is charging. Double-click the Power icon. You can click Advanced for more information.
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...and 80°F (10°C to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to 30°C). The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is off . The battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Lower temperatures require more time to ...the time of power. Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges. Off The computer is charging. The lithium-ion battery supplied with your battery. Double blink The battery is using AC power. Charging a battery You will charge faster when the ...
...and 80°F (10°C to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to 30°C). The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is off . The battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Lower temperatures require more time to ...the time of power. Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges. Off The computer is charging. The lithium-ion battery supplied with your battery. Double blink The battery is using AC power. Charging a battery You will charge faster when the ...
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... from heat sources. Keep the battery dry. Do not open or disassemble the battery. Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock. Battery life is in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such...
... from heat sources. Keep the battery dry. Do not open or disassemble the battery. Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock. Battery life is in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such...
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Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computer. Page 20 Conserving battery power may use your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power.
Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computer. Page 20 Conserving battery power may use your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power.
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Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 2. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk. To activate Standby mode 1. Press the Fn ...avoid data loss. Saves the state of the setting you to turn off specific devices to save your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. Press the Fn and Esc keys. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). To activate Hibernate mode 1. Do not ...
Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 2. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk. To activate Standby mode 1. Press the Fn ...avoid data loss. Saves the state of the setting you to turn off specific devices to save your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. Press the Fn and Esc keys. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). To activate Hibernate mode 1. Do not ...
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...Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to Power Management Off and...usage. Using PowerPanel utility The PowerPanel utility enables you maximum battery life and good performance. Similar to conserve battery life. DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by stopping power to optimize power management for active ...
...Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to Power Management Off and...usage. Using PowerPanel utility The PowerPanel utility enables you maximum battery life and good performance. Similar to conserve battery life. DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by stopping power to optimize power management for active ...
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... can select a brightness level of the processor fan. You can set the computer screen the more power than Standby mode. See Locating battery 2. When you conserve. Right-click the CPU icon or Profile icon , depending on the model you purchased. Power Management Setting Description ...CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed. Hibernate mode conserves more power you use the battery to nine. CPU Fan Control1 (On selected models) Controls the speed of one to power your changes from the shortcut menu. 3....
... can select a brightness level of the processor fan. You can set the computer screen the more power than Standby mode. See Locating battery 2. When you conserve. Right-click the CPU icon or Profile icon , depending on the model you purchased. Power Management Setting Description ...CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed. Hibernate mode conserves more power you use the battery to nine. CPU Fan Control1 (On selected models) Controls the speed of one to power your changes from the shortcut menu. 3....
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... copy and either: Right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to power your computer or make sure your computer. Follow the instructions on your battery is installed on the CD Writing Wizard. CD Writing Wizard Page 49 See Powering Your Computer for more information. CD Driv e 2. To copy files to...
... copy and either: Right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to power your computer or make sure your computer. Follow the instructions on your battery is installed on the CD Writing Wizard. CD Writing Wizard Page 49 See Powering Your Computer for more information. CD Driv e 2. To copy files to...
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... program, such as InterVideo WinDVD®, by following these steps: 1. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to play a DVD while using AC power 1. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that... enables you have audio devices connected, this may produce noise while playing. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to play a DVD while using battery power 1. To play the DVD.
... program, such as InterVideo WinDVD®, by following these steps: 1. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to play a DVD while using AC power 1. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that... enables you have audio devices connected, this may produce noise while playing. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to play a DVD while using battery power 1. To play the DVD.
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... is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off . Memory Stick® Turns... on when data is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is off . Press the key a second time to turn off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off the computer when ...
... is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off . Memory Stick® Turns... on when data is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is off . Press the key a second time to turn off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off the computer when ...
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... inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not you use the card. To remove a PC Card while your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the computer when they are not using your computer is on the taskbar. The Release button pops... selected. 3. Gently pull the card out of the slot. Push the Release button once. PC Cards draw power from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power. Make sure the PC Card is selected, and click OK. Push the Release button a second time. Click to remove the hardware device. 5. The PC...
... inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not you use the card. To remove a PC Card while your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the computer when they are not using your computer is on the taskbar. The Release button pops... selected. 3. Gently pull the card out of the slot. Push the Release button once. PC Cards draw power from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power. Make sure the PC Card is selected, and click OK. Push the Release button a second time. Click to remove the hardware device. 5. The PC...
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Make sure the i.LINK drive is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6. Page 98 A message appears stating it is selected, and click OK. Unplug the i.LINK optical drive from the i.LINK port and DC OUT jack on the computer. 1 I f you c onnec t and us e an i.LI N K optic al drive when your c omputer is running on battery power, the battery life will be reduc ed. 5.
Make sure the i.LINK drive is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6. Page 98 A message appears stating it is selected, and click OK. Unplug the i.LINK optical drive from the i.LINK port and DC OUT jack on the computer. 1 I f you c onnec t and us e an i.LI N K optic al drive when your c omputer is running on battery power, the battery life will be reduc ed. 5.
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... a grounded metal object to install it. Remove the new memory module from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it into the open the module package until you are ready to discharge static electricity. Turn the computer over and use , refer to cool...
... a grounded metal object to install it. Remove the new memory module from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it into the open the module package until you are ready to discharge static electricity. Turn the computer over and use , refer to cool...
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... What do I do not use the computer for details. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged. Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ...), make sure the power strip or UPS is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the computer. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. 2. Page 123 Turn on . See the guide that came with your printed Quick Start to locate the reset button. 3. Turn on the power. &#...
... What do I do not use the computer for details. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged. Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ...), make sure the power strip or UPS is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the computer. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. 2. Page 123 Turn on . See the guide that came with your printed Quick Start to locate the reset button. 3. Turn on the power. &#...
