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... on the computer. ! To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 97). Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of time, place the...
... on the computer. ! To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 97). Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of time, place the...
User Guide
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... the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along...
... the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along...
User Guide
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... pack does not affect the battery life. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should... save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully...
... pack does not affect the battery life. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should... save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully...
User Guide
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
User Guide
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... optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in most regions of the world. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star...
... optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in most regions of the world. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star...
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...use the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop,... click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on...
...use the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop,... click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on...
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... supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, .... The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only.
... supported disc media. See the online specifications to find out about the supported disc media. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, .... The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. See the online specifications to Blu-ray Disc Media ! n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only.
User Guide
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...the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Using Normal Mode This is .... In addition to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is lit in use.
...the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Using Normal Mode This is .... In addition to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is lit in use.
User Guide
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...wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of memory by installing optional... of memory modules may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the ...
...wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of memory by installing optional... of memory modules may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the ...
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Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull ...it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter ...
Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull ...it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter ...
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...regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 170). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen ...lid or lifting your computer is damaged, back up your computer. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112...
...regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 170). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen ...lid or lifting your computer is damaged, back up your computer. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112...
User Guide
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...The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your... While the battery pack is in use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from...
...The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your... While the battery pack is in use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from...
User Guide
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n 117 N Precautions ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may be replaced. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again. ❑ You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging. ...
n 117 N Precautions ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may be replaced. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again. ❑ You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging. ...
User Guide
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...is plugged into a power source and turned on. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure... you may cause your computer to five minutes. n 124 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly.
...is plugged into a power source and turned on. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure... you may cause your computer to five minutes. n 124 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly.
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..., press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down button ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. Then plug the AC adapter and turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for...
..., press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down button ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. Then plug the AC adapter and turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for...
User Guide
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When is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. To check the battery wear level, see To check...the battery charging status? See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24). If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged, it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. n 132 N Troubleshooting Battery How do I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery charge...blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time. When your computer is my computer using AC power?
When is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. To check the battery wear level, see To check...the battery charging status? See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24). If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged, it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. n 132 N Troubleshooting Battery How do I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery charge...blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time. When your computer is my computer using AC power?
User Guide
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... N Troubleshooting ❑ On models with an ATI video controller, you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank: ❑ When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter ❑ Immediately after you start the computer with battery power To save your preference for the brightness, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... N Troubleshooting ❑ On models with an ATI video controller, you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank: ❑ When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter ❑ Immediately after you start the computer with battery power To save your preference for the brightness, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...